P.E.I. news: Fatal crash in Grand River [Video]

Police on Prince Edward Island say a woman has died following a Thursday afternoon car crash.

Prince District RCMP, the Wellington Fire Department and EMS crews responded to a single-vehicle crash in Grand River around 4 p.m.

Police say a car had been travelling south on Route 12 when it left the road.

A 45-year-old Grand River woman, who police say was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The provincial coroner also attended the scene.

Route 12 was closed for several hours, but it has since reopened.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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