An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser.  (Photo courtesy of the OPP)An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)
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Driver airlifted to trauma centre after truck hits home

A 64-year-old from Fergus is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after driving into a home in the Township of Wellington North.

The single-vehicle collision happened on Wellington Road 16 near Arthur just before noon on Monday.

Police said the truck left the roadway and struck a home, causing significant damage to the structure.

The driver was airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The homeowner was unharmed.

Police said Wellington Road 16 will remain closed as investigators work to figure out how the crash happened.

Anyone who may have information about the crash is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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