Two people are in hospital after a motorized wheelchair was struck by a vehicle in Tamworth.
Emergency crews responded to Wheeler Street between Ottawa Street and Ballantra Drive just before 7 p.m. Monday, where an SUV had collided with the motorized wheelchair that was carrying a passenger on the back.
The street was immediately shut down.
The male in the wheelchair was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition while a female riding on the back suffered major injuries.
The OPP Technical Investigators and Collision Reconstructionist are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
There have been no charges laid as the investigation is in the preliminary stage.
Investigators want to hear from anyone with doorbell, dash cam, or other video recordings in the area along Wheeler Street where the incident happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS).
