Emergency crews on scene of a three vehicle crash at Wellington Road 8 and Wellington Road 10, September 9, 2024. Photo provided by West Region OPPEmergency crews on scene of a three vehicle crash at Wellington Road 8 and Wellington Road 10, September 9, 2024. Photo provided by West Region OPP.
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Charges laid after crash involving paramedic vehicle

A three vehicle crash in Mapleton Township has resulted in charges against one driver.

On September 9 just before 10 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded alongside the Mapleton Fire Department and Wellington County Paramedic Services to a reported crash involving three vehicles on Wellington Road 8 at the intersection of Wellington Road 10 in Mapleton Township.

Sections of Wellington Road 8 and 10 were closed for the investigation, but are now open.

Police confirmed that one of the involved vehicles was a Wellington County Paramedic response vehicle.

Two people involved were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. One driver has been charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act.

If anyone witnessed this crash, or has dash-cam footage, contact Wellington County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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