Three people died and two others were taken to a nearby hospital after a speeding vehicle crashed into a tree and onto a nearby car in Fredericton early Sunday morning.
According to a releaseFredericton police said the fatal collision happened around 1 a.m. in the 700 block of Douglas Avenue on the city’s north side.
“The vehicle in question is believed to have been traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a tree and struck another vehicle,” police said in a statement.
“The driver and two occupants of the car died at the scene from their injuries.”
Police said an additional two passengers were hospitalized as a result of the crash. One person is currently being treated for serious injuries, while the other has suffered minor injuries.
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“The occupants of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries,” police said.
Chief Martin Gaudet called the fatal incident a “terrible tragedy.”
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the deceased and those affected by the accident,” he said in a statement.
“Our thoughts also go out to the first responders who attended the scene.”
Police said the investigation into the incident is ongoing and more details will be released later.
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