Driver airlifted to hospital after serious Highway 7 crash

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are investigating a crash here that sent one driver to a Hamilton hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 7 at Woolwich-Guelph Townline, just west of Guelph, on March 3 at about 9am.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that a westbound courier truck collided with the rear of a tractor trailer,” police stated in a press release.

“The driver has been transported by Ornge air ambulance to a trauma centre in Hamilton with serious injuries.

“The second driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.”

Highway 7 remains closed between Wellington Road 32 and Shantz Station Road while officers continue to investigate.

Anyone that may have witnessed this collision or has dash cam video can call 1-888-310-1122.