Paramedic Airlifted After Collision With Transport Truck
Source: OPP
Date: Sun Feb 22 05:09:41 MST 2026
On Monday, February 2, 2026, shortly after 3:00 p.m., officers and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving an ambulance and a transport truck at the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 62 in Madoc.
Two paramedics were transported to a local hospital. One was later airlifted to a trauma centre by ORNGE due to life‑threatening injuries. The second paramedic is being treated with undetermined injuries.
The two occupants of the transport truck were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The intersection remains closed while repairs to the traffic lights are underway.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information or with dashcam footage is asked to contact Central Hastings OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.