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Snowmobile driver dead after collision in Thompson: RCMP

A snowmobile driver is dead after a crash in Thompson on Saturday afternoon, according to RCMP.

Police got the call around 4:15 p.m. for a crash at the intersection of Weir Road and Cree Road, in Thompson.

Read more: Manitoba man dead, woman injured in snowmobile crash

The initial investigation has determined that two snowmobiles were going north in an open field, when one of the snowmobiles went over a snowbank, lost control, and the driver and passenger were thrown from their snowmobile.

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The 37-year-old woman driving the snowmobile was taken to hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Her 11-year-old female passenger, was taken to hospital, treated and released.

Police say both riders were wearing helmets and alcohol is not a factor in the collision.

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Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

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