A woman was airlifted to a London hospital following a serious collision between a car and tractor trailer here early on Monday morning.
On June 6 at about 1:50am, emergency crews responded to a serious collision involving a tractor trailer and a 2014 Mazda at the intersection of Wellington Road 86 and Perth 124 in Mapleton Township.
“The female driver of the Mazda was removed from the vehicle by a passerby, prior to both vehicles becoming engulfed in flames, and was taken to a local hospital,” states an OPP press release.
“Due to the seriousness of her injuries she was subsequently air lifted to a London hospital. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.”
Police later added that the driver of the Mazda, a 22-year-old woman from North Perth, was in “critical but stable” condition at a London hospital.
OPP Technical Collision Investigators were at the scene and police say the road “sustained significant damage due to the accident and repairs will be needed.” The intersection was closed for some time for the investigation and repairs.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not spoken with police can call 1-888-310-1122.
