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Highway 69 now open after double fatal accident

Police say the vehicle was travelling northbound when it left the roadway and rolled over.
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OPP say Highway 69 is now open following a single-vehicle accident last night claimed two lives.

West Parry Sound OPP along with the OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the accident at Key River, approximately 75 kilometers north of Parry Sound, which happened at 8:35 p.m. 

Police say the vehicle was travelling northbound when it left the roadway and rolled over.

Three occupants were involved.

Two sustained fatal injuries and one was transported to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Names of the deceased are not being released at this time.

Parry Sound District Emergency Medical Services, Britt and Parry Sound Fire Departments also assisted at the scene.