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2 men injured in single-vehicle collision with moose: RCMP

The Northeast District RCMP is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a moose that sent two men to the hospital, one with serious injuries, near Bathhurst, N.B. on July 22.

Police received a call around 10:15 p.m. regarding a crash on Route 11. The vehicle was driving southbound when it collided with a moose.

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The driver, a 19-year-old man from Le Goulet, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered minor injuries.

A 21-year-old man from Shippagan who was a passenger in the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries.

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Both of the occupants were taken to hospital for treatment.

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Police said the investigation is still ongoing.

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