Three people are dead, including two boys aged 10 and 13, after the van they were travelling in collided with a semi on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie, Man. on Saturday afternoon.
The van, which was heading eastbound, collided with the semi while attempting to make a left turn to proceed north on Highway 16.
A 35-year-old male passenger and a 13-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene, while a 10-year-old boy died after being transported to hospital, the RCMP said.
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The driver, a 36-year-old woman, and a nine-year-old boy are in critical but stable condition.
All five occupants of the van are from Carberry, Man.
The driver of the semi, a 62-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.
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The RCMP said that the occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts, and that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Traffic is delayed in the area as RCMP teams continue their investigation.