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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 5 MIN

5 children dead, several people injured after crash in rural Ontario

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Six people remained in hospital Sunday following a rural Ontario crash that killed five children on Friday, police say.Investigators say an infant, the children's parents and two older adults believed to be the children's grandparents were among those hurt after a van carrying 10 people and an SUV collided.Ontario Provincial Police say the four girls and one boy who were killed were members of a family from the community of Elmira, Ont., and were 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years old. The driver of the SUV, who was the sole occupant, was critically injured.A family member said on Sunday that they were unable to provide more information as they sort out funeral arrangements and look after the people who remain in hospital.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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