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2 Killed, 1 Hurt After Car Hits Tree in New Jersey

Two men were killed and another was injured when a car struck a tree in northern New Jersey.

But it's not yet clear what caused the single-car crash in Scotch Plains, which occurred around 9:45 p.m. Saturday on Route 22 east.

Authorities say the car's driver and the front-seat passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The injured person, who was sitting in the backseat, was flown to a hospital, but further details on his condition have not been disclosed.

The names of the three men have not been disclosed.

Authorities say it does not appear that any other vehicles were involved in the accident.

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