Two Dead after Head Head-On Crash on I-95

EAST GREENWICH, RI—Two people were killed after a head-on crash on Interstate 95 early Monday morning.

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The state police said both drivers were transported to area hospitals and both were pronounced dead.

The crash happened between Exits 7 and 8 a little after midnight in the southbound lanes.

The highway was shut down for a period of time as crews extricated the victims and investigated the crash.

Both vehicles, a Dodge Charger and a Toyota Camry, were severely damaged.

The state police have not yet released the names of the victims. An update was expected later Monday.

There were no passengers in either vehicle.