2 people dead, 7 injured after vehicle crashes on eastern Alberta road: RCMP

A crash on a road in eastern Alberta early Sunday has left two people dead while seven others are injured, according to police.

In a news release, Coronation RCMP said officers were called to a single-vehicle crash on Township Road 353 at 1:06 a.m. They said the vehicle involved was a truck.

Police did not reveal the severity of the injuries sustained, but said seven people were dealing with “various injuries.” Police said all seven injured people are teenagers.

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The RCMP said investigators suspect alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

“The investigation is still ongoing and an update is expected at a later date,” police said. “Coronation RCMP would like to give our sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of these individuals.

“This is a profound loss of life for the family, and the community as a whole.”

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