Taxi smashed after crash with van
A service truck and taxi collided in Midland, Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 (SOURCE: OPP)
A two-vehicle collision closed Midland Avenue and Elizabeth Street in Midland.
A taxi and a service van crashed at the intersection around 4 p.m. Monday.
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Traffic was halted in the area while police and emergency personnel investigated and assisted at the scene.
No injuries have been reported.
There is no word on any charges at this time.
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