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Serious Three Vehicle Collision – 7 Sent To Hospital

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Sunday, August 30, 2015, at approximately 4:38 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of serious motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 6 & 10, south of Rockford, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Three vehicles were involved, one of which caught on fire.

Initial investigation revealed that a Jeep travelling north bound on Hwy. 6 & 10 entered the south bound lane where it clipped a southbound Volkswagen vehicle then collided head on with a southbound Mercedes vehicle. The Jeep caught fire.

A total of 9 people were involved in the collision, 7 of which were taken to hospital via ambulance. Injuries are reported to be serious, but non-life threatening.

Inter-Township Fire Department, Grey County Emergency Services (EMS) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) assisted at the scene.

Hwy. 6 & 10 will remain closed for approximately another hour for the safety of emergency responders.

The investigation is continuing. An updated media release will be issued once confirmed, accurate information is available.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.