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Driver airlifted to hospital after collision near Milverton

One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East on Tuesday morning.

Emergency services responded to the intersection of Perth Line 55 and Perth Road 119, south of Milverton around 9:30 a.m.

According to Perth County OPP, the collision involved a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle reportedly suffered life-altering injuries and was airlifted by ORNGE to a trauma centre. There were no other occupants in either vehicle.

The driver of the CMV was uninjured.

Members from the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team are assisting with the collision investigation. The intersection remains closed and motorists are asked to consider alternative routes for several more hours.

If you have any information or footage of this incident, contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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