Ottawa paramedics say two people were killed and a woman was critically injured in an overnight two-vehicle crash.
Emergency crews responded shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the city’s Vanier neighbourhood.
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Paramedics say two people died at the scene and a woman has life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report one of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived, while the driver of the other vehicle was pinned and trapped inside.
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They say crews were able to put out a fire in the engine compartment and use specialized tools to free the driver.
Ottawa police say extended road closures are expected while they investigate.
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