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An 8-year-old boy died following a crash in Maine that his father and younger brother survived.
The trio were traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 2 in Rumford on Saturday when the 2016 Subaru Impreza they were in “collided with a 2005 Volvo-80” going in the opposite direction,according to a statement from the Rumford Police Department.
The four victims, including the driver of the second car, were “quickly” transported to the hospital with what police described as “serious” and “potentially life-threatening injuries.” The 8-year-old boy, whom police have not identified, died from his injuries at the hospital.
Rumford Fire Chief Chris Reed toldNBC affiliate WCSHit was a very “stressful” and “emotional” call, especially for one first responder, whose son was celebrating his 8th birthday that same day.
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As of Monday, both the dad and his younger son were in stable condition, despite their injuries, according toABC affiliate WMTW.
Police suspect alcohol may be a contributing factor in the crash.
Rumford Police Chief Tony Milligan said authorities would not release further details “until a thorough investigation has been completed and a determination has been made,” according toNECN.
The condition of the Volvo driver is unclear.
Route 2 was temporarily shut down while authorities investigated the scene, according to police.
source: people.com
