Minor injuries reported in Kitchener crash that sends 3 children to hospital

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. (CityNews file photo)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Mar 21, 2026 07:41:32 AM.

Last Updated Mar 23, 2026 11:18:40 AM.

Three children were taking to hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Kitchener.

Police say EMS responded to the intersection of East Avenue and Stirling Avenue North around 10: 50 a.m. Friday.

According to police, a Honda and a Toyota collided, and four passengers, including three children, in the Toyota were taken to hospital. Neither driver reported any physical injuries.

Police closed the intersection temporarily on Friday morning as part of the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police say charges are anticipated.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s traffic unit at 519-570-9777 ext. 8856.

Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers.

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