According to Nassau County Police, the crash originated as a head-on collision and later involved a third vehicle.
It happened on Old Country Road near Wisteria Avenue just after 6 p.m.
A 29-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son are being treated at a local hospital for their traumatic injuries.
The other injuries are described as minor.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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