Two in hospital with serious injuries after collision south of Peterborough

Two people have been sent to hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Otonabee South Monaghan township Thursday evening.
First responders were called to the scene at Keene Road and Base Line just after 6:00 p.m.
Police say the impact from the collision sent the vehicles off the road and into opposite ditches, south of the original crash scene, where one caught fire.
Paramedics treated one person from each vehicle at the scene before sending them to hospital for further treatment.
Police described the injuries as serious, but not life-threatening.
It is unclear if any charges will be laid.

• 2-vehicle collision south of Peterborough sends 2 people to hospital: OPP