Two people have been seriously injured after three vehicles collided on County Road 36 in Trent Lakes north of Buckhorn on Friday morning (June 6).
At around 8:30 a.m., Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to the collision between Edwina Drive and County Road 507.
A westbound minivan and an eastbound sedan collided, with a third vehicle also struck as a result of the collision.
The drivers of both the minivan and the sedan were transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre with serious injuries, with the sedan driver being airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre for further treatment.
Two youth who were passengers in the minivan were also transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and as a precaution. The third vehicle suffered minor damage and no injuries were reported.
County Road 36 has been closed in both directions until the collision can be cleared and police can document the scene. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and to expect delays.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and who has not spoken with police is asked to call Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
