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Two children found dead in home near Gainesville

A seriously injured 26-year-old woman has been taken to an area hospital for treatment.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after two children were found dead and a woman seriously injured in a Hall County home on Friday.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies arrived at a home on Crescent Drive, east of Gainesville, around 2 p.m. where they made contact with the 26-year-old seriously injured woman.

Deputies then found two deceased children, a 5-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl, inside the home. The identities of the woman and the children haven't been released, though police said the children were siblings.

Authorities later clarified that they were called to the scene regarding a report of a stabbing. However, officials don't say if that's what they found upon arrival at the scene.

The woman was taken by Hall County Fire Services for treatment of her injuries.

At this point, investigators are releasing few details regarding the nature of the deaths or how the woman was injured. However, detectives are on the scene investigating and the sheriff's office reports there is no danger to the community at this time. The sheriff's office later added there is no search underway for a suspect.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.

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