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3 men killed in Route 11 crash near Black Point

Three men are dead after a collision between a car and a transport truck on Route 11 near Black Point, according to the RCMP.

The crash occurred around 7:12 p.m. on Thursday, when officers, firefighters from Belledune, and Ambulance New Brunswick crews were called to the scene.

Mounties said the car is believed to have crossed the centre line before hitting the transport truck head‑on.

The victims were a 27‑year‑old man from Moncton, an 18‑year‑old man from Dalhousie and a 25‑year‑old man from Campbellton.

The RCMP noted that all three died at the scene from their injuries.

The driver and lone occupant of the transport truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and the New Brunswick Coroner’s office are assisting with the investigation.

Police said Route 11 was closed for about 11 hours before reopening.

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One person dead after collision in York County

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An 82-year-old woman has died after a two-vehicle collision in Brockway.

Members of the McAdam RCMP responded to a collision on Saturday at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Route 3.

The collision is believed to have occurred when the driver of a transport truck travelling northbound crossed the centre line and collided with a car travelling south.

The 82-year-old woman, who was the driver, and a passenger in the car both sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital.

According to the RCMP, the driver later died as a result of her injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the transport truck was also taken to hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries.

Members of the Harvey Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick and an RCMP traffic reconstructionist attended the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Woman dies after collision involving bus

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A 43‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by a bus on a section of Loch Lomond Road in Saint John.

Saint John police say the incident occurred early Thursday morning near the intersection of McDonald Street and Loch Lomond Road.

Emergency crews were called at approximately 6:09 a.m., and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A section of Loch Lomond Road between McDonald Street and Courtenay Avenue remains closed while officers continue their work.

Police said they have notified the next of kin.

The City of Saint John confirmed the vehicle involved was a Saint John Transit bus.

“Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this very difficult time. Incidents like this are difficult for our entire community,” the city said in a statement.

Investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with dash‑cam or video footage from the area to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506‑648‑3333.

Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477.

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Child dead, teen injured in vehicle-moped collision near Tracadie

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An eight-year-old boy has died following a collision involving a vehicle and moped in Haut-Sheila, N.B.

RCMP say on Friday shortly before 7:00 p.m., crews responded to a crash at the intersection of Route 370 and Edmond Road.

Investigators believe the northbound vehicle struck the northbound moped.

Police say a little boy from Saint-Pons, N.B., the passenger on the moped, was transported to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The driver of the moped, a 17-year-old boy, also from Saint-Pons, was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.

The occupants of the vehicle were not injured.

The investigation is ongoing.