Two people from Winnipeg have died, and two more are in critical condition, after a car accident near Kenora, Ontario on Thursday morning.
Police say a 46-year old woman and 19-year old man died in the accident.
A 47-year old man who was driving at the time, and an 18-year old man are currently in a Thunder Bay, Ontario hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Ontario Provincial Police say that their vehicle drove off of the highway and struck a rock. It then burst into flames.
Fire crews rushed to the scene to remove the occupants from the vehicle.
The identities of the victims have not been release, as police attempt to contact next of kin.
Kenora is located about 200 kilometers from Winnipeg.
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