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Mother and 4-year-old daughter die after head-on collision in Markham

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Child in life-threatening condition after head-on collision in Markham
WATCH ABOVE: A mother and her four-year-old daughter have died after two vehicles crashed head-on in Markham – Aug 29, 2016

A mother and her four-year-old daughter have died from their injuries after a head-on collision in Markham Monday morning.

York Regional Police say the crash, involving a black Toyota Corolla and a black Infinity G35, happened around 9:40 a.m. on 16th Avenue, east of Bur Oak Avenue.

Police say the 42-year-old woman and the young girl were taken to hospital where they both later died.

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The 28-year-old man driving the Infinity, and a five-month-old girl passenger, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Investigators are looking to speak with witnesses who saw the collision or the drivers’ behaviour before the incident.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7704 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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With files from Nick Westoll

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