Chatham-Kent firefighters place elderly driver on stretcher after two-car collision on Grand Ave. W in Chatham. October 30, 2017. (Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent)Chatham-Kent firefighters place elderly driver on stretcher after two-car collision on Grand Ave. W in Chatham. October 30, 2017. (Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent)
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Elderly Driver Freed From Car After Collision In Chatham

An elderly driver was freed from a car by firefighters after colliding with an SUV in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent firefighters work hard to free woman from vehicle after collision on Grande Ave. W in Chatham. October 30, 2017. Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent.) Chatham-Kent firefighters work hard to free an occupant from a vehicle after collision on Grande Ave. W in Chatham. October 30, 2017. (Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent.)

The two-vehicle collision happened around 5pm on Monday at an intersection on Grand Ave. W just east of Keil Dr.

Chatham-Kent firefighters spent about 30 minutes using tools to the free the driver from a car. The driver was eventually freed and placed on a stretcher to be taken to the hospital.

A Chatham-Kent police officer on scene confirmed to BlackburnNews.com that the driver suffered no injuries during the crash and was only taken to the hospital for precautionary measures.

The officer says the crash was caused by one the cars failing to stop at the intersection.

Damage is estimated at around $20,000.

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