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Man, Two Children Killed In Crash In Mississauga, Ont.

The Canadian Press, 26 Jun, 2017 01:29 PM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A man and two children have been killed in a head-on crash just west of Toronto.

The crash happened late Sunday in Mississauga, Ont.

Peel Police Const. Harinder Sohi says a Mazda crossed the centre line and collided with a Mercedes carrying five passengers, including three children.

The crash killed two of the three children, two boys aged five and 13, as well as the 40-year-old man driving the Mazda.

A 24-year-old woman from the Mazda was is in hospital in critical condition.

A seven-year-old girl was in stable condition, while the 24-year-old man driving the Mercedes was only slightly hurt.

The relationship between the passengers in the Mercedes was not yet known, Sohi said.

The investigation continues.

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