Whitby: 5 Vehicles Involved in Collision, One Person Seriously Injured

One female was seriously injured and four others suffered minor injuries in a five-vehicle collision on Thickson Road North in Whitby on Wednesday, November 4, Durham Regional Police said. Seven people were in the vehicles involved.

Officers from Central West Division responded at approximately 6:05 p.m. to the collision south of Highway 407. According to police, a vehicle travelling north lost control and crossed into the southbound lane, where it struck another vehicle.

That impact was followed by several more collisions involving traffic travelling in both directions, police said. The five vehicles involved had a total of seven occupants, whose injuries ranged from minor to significant.

The female with serious injuries was taken to a trauma centre in the Toronto area. Police said her injuries were not life-threatening. Four other occupants were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Investigation continues

Members of the police Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene. The road was closed for several hours while evidence was collected, but police said the roadways were open when they provided their update. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Detective Constable Tymcio of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 or toll-free at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5256.