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Five Indian students die in highway accident in Canada

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According to Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the students who were killed were identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan, and Pawan Kumar.</p>
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Deeply mourn the passing away of 5 Indian students in Canada. Condolences to their families. Pray for the recovery of those injured. <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainToronto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiainToronto</a> will provide all necessary support and assistance. <a href="https://t.co/MAkMz0uwJ7">https://t.co/MAkMz0uwJ7</a></p>
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1503223268337418242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The police officials said they were all students in the Greater Toronto and Montreal areas.</p>
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An investigation into the crash is underway, officials added.</p>
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