Advertisement

Transport truck driver charged in collision with school bus near Guelph

No students were on the bus at the time. The Canadian Press/Lars Hagberg

Wellington County OPP say a 44-year-old man has been charged after a crash between a school bus and a transport truck north of Guelph.

It happened at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Highway 89 and Wellington Road 16.

READ MORE: Man airlifted with severe burns after explosion near Guelph

Police said the truck rear-ended the bus that was slowing down to make a turn.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

No students were on the bus.

The driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The truck driver was not hurt, but OPP said he’s been charged with careless driving.

Story continues below advertisement

A stretch of Wellington Road 16 was closed for most of the morning, but it has since reopened.

Sponsored content

AdChoices