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Two killed in Southeast Bakersfield crash

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Two people are dead and others are injured after a crash in Southeast Bakersfield on Sunday night.

According to the California Highway Patrol, two vehicles were involved in a head-on crash near East Panama Lane and South Fairfax Road at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. 

CHP says a Nissan pickup truck was driving westbound on eastbound lanes when it crashed into a Honda Accord. Both drivers died at the scene, while four passengers in the Accord were taken to Kern Medical with injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

This story is developing, check back for updates. 

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