Central Hastings OPP have released a statement this morning, in response to the collision in Madoc yesterday involving an ambulance.
Police say that the two-vehicle collision, involving a transport truck and ambulance, took place just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62.
The OPP have confirmed that a total of four people were involved.
Two paramedics were transported to hospital.
One was airlifted by ORNGE to a trauma centre, due to life-threatening injuries. While the other paramedic was treated for undetermined injuries.
The two occupants in the transport truck were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The OPP continue to investigate and are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage. People can call the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122, or submit information through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or submit online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
CUPE 1842, the union for local paramedics, is encouraging the community to not speculate about the details of the collision, adding in a statement that the incident is a deeply traumatic moment for the entire service.
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