Police investigating after serious collision in King, Ont

Police say roads are closed and three people have been taken to hospital after a serious collision in King, Ont.

York Regional Police said the incident occurred in the Dufferin Street and Wellington Street area at around 3:20 p.m. on Monday.

Officers told Global News two vehicles flipped over.

According to the force, an unmarked police vehicle was involved in the collision.

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Police said one officer was taken to hospital with minor injures.

Two other people — a male and a female — from the other vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police initially said the province’s police watchdog, the Special Investigation’s Unit, had been notified but later corrected that they were not. The SIU also confirmed they are not investigating.

Police said the northbound and southbound lanes of Dufferin Street are closed while police investigate.