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

Two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision in eastern New Brunswick, according to reports from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The incident occurred last night in Moncton, where an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the scene. The pair was reportedly traveling in a car that crossed the center of the road, colliding with an SUV just before 7:30 p.m.

The 25-year-old man driving the vehicle sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital before being arrested, though specifics regarding potential charges remain undisclosed. A 16-year-old boy in the same car was hospitalized in critical condition, while another 14-year-old boy sustained minor injuries and was also admitted to the hospital.

The SUV, carrying five passengers from Arkansas aged between 24 and 72, was involved in the accident as well. Police stated that all occupants of the SUV received treatment for minor injuries in the hospital.