A mother and her two children were seriously injured Friday morning after they were struck by a vehicle outside NPGS in Jackson, prompting a major emergency response.

Central Jersey Hatzolah and other emergency personnel rushed to the scene after a woman who was pulling out in a vehicle struck the mother and her two children.

Due to the number and severity of the patients, a Mass Casualty Incident, or MCI, was declared, allowing emergency responders to coordinate additional resources for the multiple victims.

All three patients were transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. One of the victims was reported to have been in traumatic arrest, while another was reported in serious condition.

The tzibur is asked to say Tehillim and daven for the mother, Golda Chana bas Leah Shaindel, and her two children, Yitzchok ben Golda Chana and Rochel bas Golda Chana.

Lakewood Alerts will continue following this developing story and provide additional updates as more information becomes available.