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Crash leaves one dead, two injured in Durham region crash

DURHAM, Ont. — Police east of Toronto say a teenager is dead and two others are injured after a car crash late Tuesday night.

Investigators say the collision happened near Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., around 11:15 p.m. and involved only one vehicle.

The driver of the SUV reportedly lost control and skidded off the road before the vehicle hit a tree. 

Durham Regional Police say the deceased — an 18-year-old woman — was ejected from the vehicle upon impact.

The two others — a 17-year-old and 18-year-old male — needed to be rescued from the wreckage by first responders.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the situation.

This report by The Canadian Press first appeared on July 1, 2020.

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