An early morning crash near Hamilton has resulted in two deaths, according to police.
The incident occurred in the town of Ancaster at around 3 a.m., when police say a vehicle smashed into a hydro pole.
The car was travelling at a high rate of speed, and the pole was snapped upon impact. The pole then crashed down on the vehicle, police said.
The passenger in the car died at the scene, and the driver was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The names of the deceased haven't been released. Police have not said if alcohol was a factor in the crash.
With files from The Canadian Press
