Up to 7 people injured in collision south of Smiths Falls: OPP

OPP say seven people were injured in a collision on Highway 15 south of Smiths Falls.

The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, south of Kellys Road in the Lombardy area of Rideau Lakes Township.

The collision happened after 2 p.m. on Friday on Highway 15 near Kellys Road.

A total of six vehicles were involved in the collision, OPP say.

Up to seven people were transported from the scene by paramedics, three of whom have been transferred to an Ottawa hospital, according to police.

One person is in critical condition, while two are in serious condition. OPP said the others are being treated at a local hospital.

Highway 15 is closed while the police investigate the scene of the collision. Officers have set up a detour route between Kellys Road and Anglican Church Road.

Provincial police will not be releasing any further details at this time.

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