Five-vehicle crash on Highway 7 east of Perth sends six to hospital

A five-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Perth sent six people to hospital Sunday evening.

Lanark County OPP say officers were called to the scene at Innisville, east of Perth, shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. Police say three people suffered injuries that were initially considered potentially life-threatening.

One person remains in possibly life-threatening condition.

The remaining victims, ranging in age from 17 to 78, were treated in hospital and either released or expected to be released Monday.

Highway 7 was closed for several hours while emergency crews responded.

OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators are assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident E251583748.