Two people die in crash involving transport truck: Fredericton police

Two people are dead after a crash in Fredericton on Friday.

Two women have died after a two-vehicle collision involving a transport truck, according to Fredericton police.

A third passenger of the car was taken to the hospital, as well as the truck driver.

Police advised the public of the Princess Margaret Bridge closure on Friday morning, citing a collision. They have since issued an update including the fatalities.

“We extend our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased,” reads a post from the Fredericton Police Force.

As of Friday afternoon, the bridge is open to traffic again.

Officer patrols and a forensic collision analysis team are on the scene. The cause and circumstances of the collision are under investigation.

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