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A 12-year-old boy and his 69-year-old grandmother were critically injured when they were hit by a car Friday at the intersection of Main and Fulton streets in Farmingdale. Credit: Paul Mazza

A 12-year-old boy and his 69-year-old grandmother were critically injured when they were hit by a car Friday in Farmingdale, Mayor Ralph Ekstrand said.

Nassau County police said the crash was reported just before 3 p.m. at Main and Fulton streets. The boy and his grandmother were crossing at the intersection when they were struck, Ekstrand said.

Farmingdale first responders arrived within four minutes and found the child on the west side of Main Street, Ekstrand said. 

The boy was stabilized and airlifted by a Nassau County police helicopter to Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park.

Firefighters also treated the woman, who Ekstrand said was dragged three blocks under the driver's car. Firefighters deployed air bags to lift the woman from under the car. She was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital Trauma Center, Ekstrand said. 

Both victims were listed in critical condition, Ekstrand said.

The driver, only identified as being 80, remained at the scene. 

Nassau County police closed all lanes on Fulton Street between Main and Bernard streets. 

“When our firefighters see a 12-year-old critically injured, they used their training and both lives were saved at the time they arrived,” Ekstrand said. “By the grace of God, we hope the team at both hospitals can save their lives.”

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