Two teens are dead and one person is in custody after an incident late Tuesday night.
On July 5, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving pedestrians in Thompson.
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RCMP say the pair, along with other friends, were walking along Thompson Drive when a vehicle hit them, and a hydro pole, before stopping.
Police say a 17-year-old was found dead at the scene, and the 18-year-old was found seriously hurt in a ditch. The second victim later died of his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old female from Thompson, remained on scene and was taken into custody.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor.
The investigation is ongoing.
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