Three people have lost their lives after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire early Monday morning in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Niagara police responded to reports of a serious single-vehicle crash around 3 a.m. near Queenston Road and Concession 6. Investigators say the vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree, and was quickly consumed by flames, leaving all three occupants dead at the scene.
The police forensic services unit is working to identify the victims and notify their families. Meanwhile, detectives are looking into the events that led to the crash.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.