Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)
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UPDATE: Wilkesport man suffers life-threatening injuries in Chatham crash

Two people remain in the hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Grand River Line.

The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Friday on Grand River Line east of Jacob Road. According to police, a vehicle travelling eastbound crossed the center line and struck a vehicle travelling westbound.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 43-year-old man from Wilkesport, Ontario remains at London Health Sciences with life-threatening injuries. The other driver, a 36-year-old Stoney Point, Ontario, woman remains at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with non-life threatening injuries.

Grand River Line was closed until 2 a.m. while police investigated.

The Traffic Unit has taken over the investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-355-1092.

 

Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham where Jaws of Life were taken out but not used. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham where Jaws of Life were taken out but not used. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Collision on Grand River Line in Chatham sent at least two people to hospital. February 1, 2019. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

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