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UPDATE: Serious two vehicle crash on County Road 8

KAWARTHA LAKES-Two people received major injuries in a crash Thursday night on County Road 8 at Bulmers Road near Bobcaygeon.

Police, fire and EMS were called to the scene at approximately 5:30pm. Police say the driver of a westbound vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane. Two people in the eastbound vehicle were seriously injured and taken to a local hospital. One was then transported to a Toronto trauma centre.

The driver of the Westbound vehicle received minor injures. 19 year old Volodymyr Sydorenko of Georgina has been charged with Careless Driving.

One vehicle rolled over into the ditch. Both were heavily damaged. At least one person was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The highway was closed in both directions but has since reopened.

 

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