Watson Road crash in Puslinch
Four people were killed and two others were hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash in Puslinch, Ontario. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have requested dashcam footage from the public.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the importance of traffic incident investigations in rural communities.
Ontario Provincial Police say four people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Puslinch, just outside of Guelph.
Two others were also taken to a hospital with what OPP described as serious, life-threatening injuries.
No further details were shared about their condition.
The crash happened on Watson Road South around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police said four of the six people inside the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
“I know that we are in the midst of identifying the occupants and notifying the family members,” Sgt. Ed Sanchuk told CTV News on Saturday afternoon. “As a father, my heart just sinks to my stomach and I can’t even imagine that knock on the door. From our OPP family to every one of their family members, our thoughts and our deepest condolences go out to you.”
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