A serious three-vehicle collision in Thornhill has left one person critically injured.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Yonge Street and Centre Street. The collision involved a car, a van, and a transport truck.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and found one person trapped inside their vehicle. Firefighters worked to extricate the individual, who was then transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but witnesses reported that the car appeared to have run a red light before colliding with the van and then being struck by the transport truck.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation and cleared the scene. It has since been reopened to traffic.
This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to prevent such accidents from occurring. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the injured individual and their loved ones during this difficult time.