Five people, including two small children, are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Glanbrook.
Hamilton police said the crash happened just shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday on Nebo Road north of Dickenson Road.
According to police, the 17-year-old male driver of a Ford vehicle was attempting to pass another car by entering the oncoming lane when his vehicle collided with a Honda heading in the opposite direction.
The 29-year-old woman driver of the Honda and her two children — a 3-week-old baby and a 2-year-old child — were all taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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The teenage driver of the Ford and his 18-year-old passenger also suffered serious injuries and were transported to hospital.
The 17-year-old driver, whose name will not be released due to his age, is facing four counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
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Police say the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day.
Police are asking any witnesses who have not spoken with them to call (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755, or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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