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Virginia Amber Alert canceled following deadly Maryland crash

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- The search for three children allegedly abducted from their home in Virginia Beach is over following a police pursuit that ended in a crash in Maryland.

Virginia State Police confirmed to CBS 6 that they attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on I-95 in Fairfax County. The vehicle allegedly didn't stop and a pursuit was initiated.

Virginia State Police say that the vehicle continued north onto I-495 in Maryland where the driver lost control and crashed near the intersection with Branch Avenue.

Fire officials in Prince George County, Maryland confirmed to CBS 6 that four people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Officials say that one child had to be med-flighted to a local hospital and the three other occupants, one adult and two children, were also taken to the hospital.

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The Virginia Beach Police Department later confirmed to CBS 6 that the child that was taken to the hosptial via med-flight was a one year old and later died at the hospital.

“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones who are grieving this morning,” said Police Chief Paul Neudigate. “This is an unimaginable tragedy, and on behalf of the VBPD, I extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this loss.”

The Amber Alert was issued Wednesday night following Dana Plummer, a 36-year-old, allegedly stabbing the childrens' mother and abducting them from their home.

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Police say that at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday they were called to a stabbing scene in the 900 block of Jay Are Court. When officers arrived they found two female victims, one an adult and one a juvenile, both with multiple stab wounds.

The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment and are both listed as in stable condition.

Police also confirming that Plummer is the father of the three children that were taken.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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