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Collision east of Burns Lake claims the life of one woman

One person has died after a collision on Highway 16 near Burns Lake. 

The head-on crash was reported on Sunday(Oct 18) around 4:50 p.m. between two pick-up trucks near Freeport Road. 

According to Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, a 64-year- old woman, who was the only occupant in one of the vehicles was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The others that were involved were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

She added weather and road conditions were poor at the time of the collision and is believed to be a factor. 

The investigation remains ongoing and the road has been cleared after being closed for nearly 17 hours.

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