A collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Hwy 7 and Dew Drop Inn sent five people to hospital yesterday.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say the crash happened just before 11:15 am.
Emergency responders, including police, fire, and EMS, attended the scene, where four individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital, while one person suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Toronto hospital for further treatment.
Hwy 7 was closed for a period of time, between Monarch Road and Greenfield Road, as collision reconstruction experts measure and document the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Kawartha Lakes OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash camera or video footage to contact them at 1-888-310-1122.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)