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The woman had been standing with several friends when someone
in a passing truck let loose a volley of eggs early Tuesday,
Seattle police said in a news release.
One of the eggs struck the victim directly behind her ear,
knocking her unconscious, police said. An employee of the bar
was also struck by an egg but wasn't injured.
The woman's friends helped her as she collapsed to the ground
and took her a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Her
identity and condition were not immediately released.
Experts say injuries from a jolt or strike to the head from
items used as projectiles, such as an egg or tennis ball, have
been known to cause injuries ranging from mild concussions to
severe brain injuries, as well as death, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seattle police said witnesses saw the passing truck and they
were looking for suspects.
(Reporting by Victoria Cavaliere; Editing by Lisa Lambert)
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