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Vehicle carrying three children crashes into hydro pole

A women and three children where taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries
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NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Traffic Services Unit continue to investigate a single motor vehicle collision that occurred in Kitchener.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., emergency services responded to multiple reports of a KIA SUV colliding with a hydro pole near Ottawa Street South and Homer Watson Boulevard.

The driver of the KIA, a 33-year-old Kitchener female and three passengers, ages 9, 6 and 2 were transported to a local hospital by Region of Waterloo paramedic services with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ottawa Street South was closed for northbound traffic until 9:30 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are anticipated. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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