3 killed in 2 separate Christmas crashes in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Three people have died following two separate roadway crashes that occurred early Christmas morning on Indianapolis' northwest side.

WISH-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1TksJJO ) that one person died following a two-car collision shortly before 1 a.m. The second crash happened less than two miles away around 1:30 a.m. Police say two people died and three others were injured in that crash. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Authorities have not released the names of those who died.

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Information from: WISH-TV, http://www.wishtv.com/