6 people, including infant, remain in hospital after Ontario collision: OPP
A rural Ontario crash involving a van and an SUV resulted in five children’s deaths and six people remaining in hospital, including an infant and the parents. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are conducting an investigation while preparing a “Stop, Look, Live” safety campaign for the region. Officials described the loss as unimaginable and emphasized community support and ongoing enforcement efforts.
- ▪The collision killed five children aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, and left six people hospitalized, among them an infant, the children’s parents and two older adults presumed to be grandparents.
- ▪The SUV driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was critically injured.
- ▪OPP media relations officer Derek Rogers said the upcoming safety blitz was planned before the crash and its timing is a tragic coincidence.
- ▪OPP Superintendent Dwight Thib thanked Good Samaritans who assisted first responders at the scene.
- ▪Mapleton Township mayor Gregg Davidson said the community will respond with kindness and love.
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Six people remain in hospital following a rural Ontario crash that killed five children on Friday, police say. Investigators say an infant, the children’s parents and two older adults believed to be their grandparents were among those hurt after a van carrying 10 people and an SUV collided.Ontario Provincial Police say the four girls and one boy who were killed were aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The driver of the SUV, who was the sole occupant, was critically injured.A family member said on Sunday that they were unable to provide more information as they sort out funeral arrangements and look after the people who remain in hospital. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
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