Three-vehicle collision shuts down Wellington Road
London Police Service Headquarters in London, Ont., Sunday, April 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne
Wellington Road is closed between Exeter Road and Roxburgh Road due to a three-vehicle collision.
The London police confirmed via social media that emergency services are on scene. Minor injuries have been reported.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find a different route.
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