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February 28, 2013

Fatality confirmed

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NORMAN — Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one fatality after a car accident on 96th Street and Cemetery Road Wednesday around 8 p.m.

According to first responder reports, two cars were involved, one found on top of the other, and one of the cars was emitting smoke.

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