Emergency crews were called to a serious collision in Hamilton on Tuesday that sent six teens and one adult to a hospital with various injuries.
According to investigators, the crash happened just before 3:00 p.m. near Valens Road and Concession 5 West in the city’s Flamborough region. It involved a KIA minivan and Volvo commercial vehicle.
“All six occupants of the KIA, the driver and five teenage passengers, were taken to local hospitals,” police wrote in a news release issued on Wednesday. “Their injuries range from minor to serious, with one female suffering life-threatening injuries.”
Police say the lone adult male driver of the Volvo was also transported to hospital as a precaution.
“At this time, driver impairment has been ruled out; however, investigators are examining speed and disobeying a stop sign as potential factors involving the KIA,” authorities said.
“Any witnesses to this collision are urged to come forward,” police added.