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Woman Seriously Injured After Deer Runs Into Protest Marchers In New Jersey

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a woman marching in a protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer ran into the crowd. The South Brunswick police department said the injuries occurred at Friday's "March for Justice" at about 5 p.m. at the South Brunswick High School.

During the march along Route 522, a deer ran from the high school property into the marchers. Deputy Chief Jim Ryan said one woman in her 60s was taken to a hospital with a serious head injury. Two other people were treated at the scene. Officers working with the event provided medical aid until emergency medical services arrived.

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Two other people were treated for heat-related issues at the march and rally, which police said drew hundreds of people, Ryan said.

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