Woman dead following head-on collision

A woman is confirmed dead after a head-on collision on the Old Island Highway.

The crash happened at around 4 p.m. Wednesday evening north of the Merville General Store, according to Oyster River Fire Department deputy chief Martin Thomas.

Thomas confirmed two vehicles were involved in the collision. A young woman was killed in the crash, while another young man was taken to hospital for injuries.

RCMP are still investigating the crash

Thomas asks people to be cautious when driving home in the evening from long days at work.

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