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Vehicle rollover near Taber sends two to hospital

An image from the scene taken by M.D of Taber Regional Fire Service. M.D of Taber Regional Fire Service/Global News

A vehicle rollover just outside of Taber on Sunday sent a Medicine Hat man and woman to hospital.

Early that morning, Taber police said they spotted a truck swerving on Highway 36. Suspecting impaired driving, officers said they followed the truck onto Highway 3.

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Officers say the driver quickly accelerated away from police, entered the centre meridian and lost control, rolling several times. Police say a 21-year-old man was transported to Lethbridge Chinook Regional Hospital in critical condition, then airlifted to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. The 23-year-old female passenger was also sent to Lethbridge hospital with serious injuries.

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The truck was allegedly stolen out of Medicine Hat that morning, police say, adding the investigation is ongoing.

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