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3 dead as vehicle strikes pedestrians in Oakland, officials say

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At least 3 killed when car plows into pedestrians in East Oakland - KTVU.

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At least 3 killed when car plows into pedestrians in East Oakland KTVU3 dead, 5 injured after car strikes people outside Oakland store San Francisco ChronicleOakland driver kills 3, injures 5 after driving into crowd KRON43 killed, more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland SFGATEOakland driver kills 3, injures 4 after veering onto sidewalk CBS News

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3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland, California.

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Three people were killed and several others were injured after a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians late Saturday night in Oakland, California, authorities said

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3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland, California, officials say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos.

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3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland, California, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAt least 3 killed when car plows into pedestrians in East Oakland KTVU3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland, California NBC NewsOakland driver kills 3, injures 5 after driving into crowd KRON43 dead, 5 injured after car strikes people outside Oakland store San Francisco Chronicle

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3 dead, 5 injured after car jumps sidewalk and hits group outside Oakland store - San Francisco Chronicle.

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3 dead, 5 injured after car jumps sidewalk and hits group outside Oakland store San Francisco ChronicleAt least 3 killed when car plows into pedestrians in East Oakland KTVUOakland driver kills 3, injures 4 after veering onto sidewalk CBS News3 killed, several more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland SFGATE3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland, California, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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**Summary:** Three people died and multiple others were injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians in Oakland, California. Authorities confirmed three fatalities and several injuries following an incident late Saturday night. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the potential for severe consequences when vehicles collide with crowds or pedestrians. It underscores

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