Advertisement

Charges pending in Woolwich crash involving garbage truck

Police said two cars and a garbage truck collided within an intersection. Ahmad Fareed Khan / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say charges are pending following Tuesday’s crash in Woolwich that sent a 17-year-old to hospital with serious injuries.

It happened at around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Northfield Drive and Sawmill Road.

READ MORE: 3 people injured in shooting in Kitchener strip mall

Police said two cars and a garbage truck collided within the intersection.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

A 17-year-old girl from Waterloo, who was the passenger in one of the cars, was extricated and airlifted to a Hamilton hospital.

The 18-year-old driver was also taken to hospital, but her injuries are considered minor.

The drivers of the other two vehicles were not hurt.

READ MORE: SIU closes file after man punches Kitchener holding cell door over 50 times

The intersection was closed for several hours for the police investigation. Charges are pending, but police didn’t specify against which driver.

Story continues below advertisement

Anyone with information is asked to call the traffic unit at 519-570-9777 ext. 8856.

Sponsored content

AdChoices