MINTO – Two children with “life-threatening injuries” were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday.
Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.
“It was reported that a minivan, a SUV and a sedan had collided,” police stated in a press release.
“As a result of the collision three adults have been transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
“Two children have been transported to trauma centres with life-threatening injuries.”
Police say Highway 89 was to be closed from Wellington Road 2 to Pike Lake Road for several hours and motorists should avoid the area.
The OPP continues to investigate the crash.
Anyone with information can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.
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