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Grandmother, mother, and infant taken to hospitals after crash

Acton first responders headed to Old Marlboro Road near Williams Road at about 1:40 p.m. Monday.

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A grandmother, mother, and infant were taken to hospitals with apparently non-life-threatening injuries Monday after being hit by a car while walking near the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, authorities said.

Acton first responders headed to Old Marlboro Road near the intersection of Williams Road at about 1:40 p.m. after receiving reports of the crash near where the roadways meet the trail.

Acton Fire and Pro-EMS transported the three to two area hospitals with minor injuries.

The driver, a 41-year-old man, remained at the scene and cooperated with police, according to a statement from Police Chief Thomas Mucahy and Fire Chief Thomas Judge.

Police Capt. Brian Goldman told The Acton Bridge the crash remains under investigation and charges are possible.

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