Six people remain in hospital after rural Ontario crash killed five children
Five children were killed and six people remain hospitalized following a severe two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the crash while simultaneously launching a road safety campaign.
Why it matters
The tragedy has sparked a renewed focus on rural road safety and the effectiveness of traffic enforcement initiatives in Ontario.
Tow trucks carrying wrecked vehicles leave the scene of a deadly two-car collision in Mapleton Township, northwest of Kitchener, Ont. on Saturday. Five children were killed and six people were injured in the crash. Ian Stewart/The Canadian Press
The article relies on official police statements and factual reporting of a tragic event.
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