Multiple fatalities and serious injuries occurred following a two-vehicle collision in Wellington County, Ontario, on Friday evening. The Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that every person involved in the crash was either killed or injured.
The incident took place at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Wellington Road 12 and Fourth Line in Mapleton Township. Investigators report a van carrying nine passengers collided with an SUV containing a single occupant.
Emergency responders airlifted three patients to trauma centers while transporting others to local hospitals. Constable Matt Burton described the event as a serious collision resulting in multiple casualties. Authorities have withheld specific victim details pending next-of-kin notifications.
The intersection remains closed as the traffic incident management team examines the scene. Police are urging witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage to contact the Wellington County OPP immediately.