Man seriously injured in collision near Clifford
One man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a freight truck carrying molasses collided with a car here.
On July 22 at about 5:17am, emergency crews responded to the collision on Highway 9 in Carrick Township, northwest of Clifford.
South Bruce OPP officials say a Volkswagen Golf, which was southbound on Highway 9, entered the north bound lane into the path of the freight truck.
“In an effort to avoid a serious head on collision, the truck, which was carrying 20,000 litres of molasses, entered the ditch and subsequently rolled in a field,” police stated in a press release.
About 800 litres of diesel spilled and the Ministry of Environment was notified.
The driver of the truck, a 43-year-old Woodstock man, was not injured.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 24-year-old Toronto man, was transported to hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.
Highway 9 was closed for several hours between Sideroads 45 and 50 for the investigation and cleanup.
Anyone with information about the crash can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
