ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Simcoe County Paramedic Services and Springwater Fire Department, responded to a serious collision overnight involving a single passenger vehicle into a tree.
Just after 4 a.m., police responded to County Road 27 north of Horseshoe Valley Road in response to a serious collision. A single vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames. Both teen occupants sustained serious injuries, but miraculously were able to remove themselves from the fiery wreck.
Both teens were transported to Toronto-area trauma centres.
Police are appealing to any motorists that may have witnessed the collision, or stopped to take photos and/or video to contact them.
Following the collision, numerous videos of the incident and ensuing fire appeared on several social media platforms. The OPP remind motorists to put their phones and cameras down unless they intend to call 911 to ensure the proper agencies are dispatched to the emergency. Fortunately the teens were able to escape the burning car on their own.
No charges have been laid at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
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