NEWS RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
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(CENTRE WELLINGTON) - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious three-motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 6 and 8th Line/ Wellington Road 22, within Centre Wellington. One driver was sent to a local hospital, and one passenger was air-lifted.
On November 27, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP, alongside other local emergency services, responded to a three-motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 6 and 8th Line / Wellington Road 22, within Nichol Township.
Initial reports indicated that two sport utility vehicles (SUV) and one sedan were involved, partially blocking the intersection. As a result of the collision, one driver was taken to local hospital for assessment with minor injuries, and passenger from another motor vehicle was taken by Ornge Air Ambulance to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.
The intersection was initially partially closed while investigators were on scene, but was later re-opened at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Updates will be released when they become available.
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