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2 struck in Montgomery Co. church parking lot

WASHINGTON — Two people were in the hospital after they were struck by a car at a church parking lot in Montgomery County.

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It happened at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation on River Road in Bethesda around 4:30 p.m.

An 86-year-old man and 83-year-old woman were struck and are seriously injured, according to Paul Starks, spokesman for Montgomery County police.

A 76-year-old woman was driving the striking vehicle, a Lexus. She stayed at the scene, Starks said.

Several lanes in the area were closed as police investigated.

Below is the area where the crash happened:

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Correction: An earlier version of the story said both victims were 86 years old. 

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