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1 person dead after being ejected from vehicle in Montgomery County crash

The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. at the intersection of Fairland Drive and Cedar Creek Lane, officials say.

FAIRLAND, Md. — One person is dead after a crash in Fairland, Md. Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire Public Information Officer, Pete Piringer. 

The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. at the intersection of Fairland Drive and Cedar Creek Lane, Piringer said.

Emergency crews rescued one victim entrapped inside a vehicle that had rolled over into the tree line on the side of the road. The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. 

A second person was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, Piringer said. 

Investigators have temporarily closed Fairland Road between Tamarack Road and Serpentine Way. As of 7 a.m., drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Police have not yet released the identity of the victims. Details on what led up to the crash are unknown. 

This is a developing story. WUSA9 will update this incident as more information becomes available.

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