6 people sent to hospital after crash east of Stratford

An early evening crash east of Stratford, Ont., sent six people to hospital on Thursday.

Perth County OPP said the collision happened around 5:30 p.m. OPP officers responded to the scene along with members of the Perth East Fire Department and Perth County Paramedic Service.

Police said officers were investigating the crash, which took place on Highway 8.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Investigators said the crash involved five vehicles and that they were told a transport truck collided with three cars and a minivan.

A total of six people were treated by paramedics and transported to hospital. One person was later transferred to London for further care.

On Friday morning, Perth OPP said one of the victims remained in critical condition in hospital, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.