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At Least Three Killed After Inebriated Driver Hits Nine People in California's San Diego

Law enforcement previously reported being called to San Diego's downtown at around 9 a.m. local time to respond to a car-ramming incident.
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At least three people have been killed after a car ploughed into a crowd, hitting nine people near a community college in San Diego, California, Police Chief David Nisleit said Monday.

Two people were taken to a local hospital in critical condition, the officer added.

The police said they arrested a 71-year-old driver who appeared to be under the influence.

Earlier, law enforcement received a call about a car-ramming incident at 09:05 local time. Multiple ambulances were reportedly dispatched to the scene.

NBC previously reported that eight people were injured, three critically.

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