Man, baby killed after car hits tree in London

A man and a baby are dead after a car plowed into a tree in London, Ont.

Police say it happened just before 1 p.m. Saturday on Wellington Road at Glanworth Drive.

A 38-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three others, including a 15-month-old girl, were pulled from the car and rushed to hospital.

Police say the girl later died from her injuries.

A 20-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man have been treated and released.

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