OPP investigating cause of serious crash near Rockwood

By Erin Anderson

Posted Jul 5, 2018 09:39:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A road closure in effect near Rockwood after a serious crash earlier this afternoon.

Wellington County OPP say it happened at Wellington Road 50 and Seventh Line late Thursday, as two SUVs crashed in the intersection.

Police, paramedics, and fire crews were called to the scene.

A 73-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and a 60-year-old man was also injured – although it's not believed to be serious.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the roadway is closed until further notice.

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