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Two teenagers die in head-on collision in eastern New Brunswick: RCMP

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Digital, G. (2026, October 6). Two teenagers die in head-on collision in eastern New Brunswick: RCMP. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12089752/two-teens-killed-head-on-collision-new-brunswick/

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Two teenagers died in a head-on collision near Moncton, New Brunswick, last night when a car carrying five people crossed into oncoming traffic and hit an SUV. The victims were identified as an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl; the driver of their vehicle was arrested after being taken to hospital with no immediate information about charges. Four others involved in the crash, including a seriously injured teen from the initial car and five passengers from Arkansas ranging from 24 to 72 years old, sustained minor injuries and were treated at hospitals.
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On November 29, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl died in a head-on collision near Moncton, New Brunswick. The crash involved a car carrying five people from Arkansas who sustained only minor injuries. A 25-year-old man driving the vehicle was arrested after being taken to hospital, though charges have not been announced yet. Also injured were two other teenagers: a 16-year-old boy in critical condition and a 14-year-old boy with minor injuries. The tragic accident occurred just before 7:30 p.m., highlighting the dangers of reckless driving on public roads.

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Get breaking National news An 18-year-old man and 16-year-old girl in the car were both pronounced dead at the scene. The 25-year-old man driving the car was taken to hospital and later arrested, though there’s no word on charges. A 16-year-old boy in the car was taken to hospital in critical condition, while a 14-year-old boy received minor injuries. The SUV was carrying five people from Arkansas between the ages of 24 and 72, and police say they were all treated in hospital for minor injuries.
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New Brunswick RCMP say two teenagers are dead after a head-on collision last night in Moncton. asserted
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The Mounties say they believe a car carrying five people from Moncton crossed the centre of the road and collided with a SUV just before 7:30 p.m. asserted
car → say → p.m.
Get breaking National news An 18-year-old man and 16-year-old girl in the car were both pronounced dead at the scene. The 25-year-old man driving the car was taken to hospital and later arrested, though there’s no word on charges. A 16-year-old boy in the car was taken to hospital in critical condition, while a 14-year-old boy received minor injuries. The SUV was carrying five people from Arkansas between the ages of 24 and 72, and police say they were all treated in hospital for minor injuries. asserted
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