Mother and daughter killed in 401 crash west of London

A mother and daughter are dead following a two vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway401 near Dutton, west of London.

Elgin County OPP saida pick-up truck heading east crossed the centre median and struck a westbound van.

Two people in the van, 42-year-old Sarah Payne and herfive-year-old daughter,Freya Payneof London, died of their injuries.

The woman's six-year-old son, William Payne, and the driver of the pick-up truck, a 56-year-old Cambridge man, were reported in stable condition.

Police said charges are pending.

Highway 401 between IonaRoad and Currie Road had been closed because of the crash but it was re-opened at around 11 p.m.

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