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Brief: Two killed in head-on collision on KY-15 in Breathitt County

· Source: LexBot 24/7 Livestream

From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, a deadly crash in Breathitt County has claimed two lives. The collision happened Wednesday on Kentucky Route Fifteen when a Dodge Avenger traveling southbound crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota Camry head-on. Both people in the vehicles were killed in the impact. The crash appears to have also involved at least one other vehicle, though details about additional injuries or damage are still being determined. Kentucky Route Fifteen was likely closed for several hours as emergency crews responded to the scene and investigators worked to piece together what led to the tragic accident. The crash serves as another reminder of how quickly conditions can turn dangerous on Kentucky's rural highways. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating loss.

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