Man dies following two-vehicle collision outside Sussex, N.B.

(Source: RCMP)

A 46-year-old man has died following a crash in Newtown, N.B., Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Route 890 around 2:45 p.m.

Police believe the crash happened when the driver of a car travelling eastbound lost control of the vehicle and collided with a westbound minivan.

The driver of the car, a 46-year-old man from Salt Springs, was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The driver of the mini van was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

There were no passengers in either vehicle.

Police say a traffic reconstructionist is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

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