**Updated as of 12:32 p.m., January 7th, 2021**
Wellington County OPP continue to investigate a serious morning crash near Palmerston.
On January 7th at 9 a.m., a patrolling OPP officer came upon the aftermath of a serious crash between two motor vehicles at the intersection of Wellington Road 8 at Wellington Road 9 just south of Palmerston. A passenger van and pick-up truck were involved, and both vehicles had rolled over, trapping two occupants. Mapleton Fire and Rescue helped extricate the occupants. Three people have been transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, and an ORNGE air ambulance had to attend the scene.
The intersection of Wellington Road 8 at Wellington Road 9 has now reopened as of 12:15 p.m., confirmed by Wellington County OPP. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is encouraged to contact Wellington County OPP or Crime Stoppers.
The intersection of Wellington Road 8 and Wellington Road 9 #MapletonTwp has been reopened as of 12:15 pm. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact #WellingtonOPP at 1-888-310-1122 ^km https://t.co/Chf82Cp9fK
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) January 7, 2021
