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UPDATE: Two People Killed in Newbridge Road Car Accident

Story updated Nov. 20, 12:54 p.m.

Two people were killed in a car accident Tuesday morning on Newbridge Road near Fish Avenue.

A four-door gold Hyundai Accent was traveling eastbound on Camp Avenue when it was struck by a Jamaica Ash removal truck traveling northbound on Newbridge Road, according to Nassau County Police.

A man and woman were confirmed dead at the scene, police said. A 31-year-old woman was also transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition.

Mepham Principal Michael Harrington has confirmed that all students are required to remain on campus for the remainder of the school day for safety purposes.

New York State Troopers, ESU, and the North Bellmore and Bellmore Fire Departments were all on the scene.

Nassau County Police reopened Newbridge Road at 4:45 p.m.

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With reporting by Jaime Sumersille and Michael Ganci.


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