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Girl Hit By Vehicle, Critically Hurt

CHICAGO (STMW) - A 9-year-old girl is in "very critical" condition after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday night on the South Side.

The girl, 9, was hit by a vehicle at 8:46 p.m. near South Aberdeen Street and West 87th Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

She was initially taken in "very critical" condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, the fire department said.

Police could not immediately provide details.

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