A paramedic suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision on Monday afternoon (February 2) just north of Madoc.
Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Central Hastings Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving an ambulance and a transport truck at the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62.
Two paramedics were transported to hospital, with the driver of the ambulance later airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Police did not disclose information on the extent of the injuries suffered by the second paramedic.
The two occupants of the transport truck were taken to hospital as a precaution.
The intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62 will be closed until repairs to the traffic lights are completed.
Police are continuing to investigate the collision. Anyone with any information or with dashcam footage is asked to contact Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
