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Driver fails to stop at stop sign, sending 5 to the hospital, including 8-year-old

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An 8-year-old child was airlifted and four others were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident near Axtell. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety said that the accident happened at 2 p.m Friday at the intersection of SH 31 and FM 939. 

Officials say that a Chevrolet SUV was traveling southbound on FM 939 when it failed to stop at a stop sign. The SUV was hit by a Ford car traveling eastbound on SH 31. 

The drivers of both vehicles and two passengers were taken to Baylor Scott and White. The 8-year-old was airlifted in critical condition. 

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