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Double fatal crash under investigation in Mingo County

MATEWAN, W.Va. — Two people were killed, including a 7-year-old child, in a two-vehicle crash Monday in Mingo County.

Authorities said the wreck occurred on state Route 65 in Matewan.

Sheriff’s deputies the man who died was in one vehicle, the 7-year-old in the second vehicle. There were also injuries reported.

An investigation into the crash is underway.





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