Video appears to show woman plowing through ICE protestors in New Jersey, injuring 3
The incident unfolded outside Noches De Columbia on Fairview Avenue in Fairview where marchers, organized by a group called united Without Fear, were protesting ICE raids.
The footage shows the woman driving up to the restaurant's exit, as a line of protestors streams slowly in front of her.
The driver struck a protestor before barrelling through the intersection.
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A protestor approaches the Jeep, to ensure the female driver will stop. He then turns from the vehicle, which lunges forward, clipping his foot.
The man falls near the car, and several protestors crowd around the Jeep.
The driver rolls up her window, and proceeds through the protestors.
Three people were injured in the melee.
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Three people sustained minor injuries, including one victim who sustained an injury to their knee.
No arrests have been made as the driver is yet to be identified.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.
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