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One killed following Head-on collision in Alton

One killed following Head-on collision in Alton

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MANCHESTER, N.H.- Authorities say one person is dead and a number of others were hospitalized following a head-on collision on Route 11.

According to police Wednesday evening officers responded to the crash that occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Henry Wilson Highway between the Alton Traffic Circle and Heron Point Road

Out of the crash Police say one driver was pronounced dead at the scene two other induvials were transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

As for what led to the crash remains under investigation

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