Five people were injured, at least one seriously, following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 28 just east of Bancroft on Wednesday afternoon (July 23).
At around 3:30 p.m., Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services responded to a collision involving two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle.
Five people were transported to hospital, with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Highway 28 was closed for several hours between Bronson and Detlor Roads while police documented the scene.
Police believe the collision may have been caused by a muffler that fell off a vehicle onto the highway.
“The OPP wants to remind everyone to ensure proper maintenance is maintained on your vehicle and make sure items being transported are securely fastened to the vehicle,” reads a police media release.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident and who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or make an anonymous report by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
