(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) -Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision at the intersection of Perth Road 107 and Line 47 at 4:51 p.m. today.
Investigation revealed that a van with 13 persons inside was westbound on Line 47 when it was struck in the intersection by a straight truck traveling southbound on Perth Road 107. 10 occupants inside the van were pronounced dead at the scene along with the driver of the truck. Two passengers from the van were transported to Stratford General Hospital, while another was airlifted from the scene to a Hamilton hospital.
The investigation is continuing. The names of all persons involved are being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next-of-kin. There is no estimation of time as to when the identities will be confirmed as there is a significant amount of work yet to be completed.
Further details will be forthcoming as they become available.
OPP are interested in speaking with anyone who may have information regarding this collision or the events leading up to it. The OPP can be contacted by calling 1-888-310-1122.
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