Hamilton, ON — A devastating multi-vehicle collision on Trinity Church Road near Binbrook has left a community in mourning after a young girl was tragically killed and seven others were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
The crash occurred Sunday evening when a southbound vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming car. The impact triggered a chain reaction, as a third and fourth vehicle became involved, including one that rear-ended the initial wreckage. Hamilton Police and emergency responders arrived swiftly to the chaotic scene, which stretched across a section of Trinity Church Road between Guyatt and Dickenson Roads.
Paramedics transported seven people to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. Despite efforts to save her, a young female child was pronounced dead at McMaster Children’s Hospital, marking an especially painful loss that has shaken residents and first responders alike.
“This is an absolutely heartbreaking incident,” said a spokesperson from Hamilton Police. “Our thoughts are with the families affected, especially the family of the young girl whose life was so tragically cut short.”
Trinity Church Road was closed for several hours as police conducted a full investigation and collision reconstruction. The cause of the crash is still under review, and investigators are asking any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
The tragic scene has left deep scars on the community of Binbrook, as friends, neighbors, and strangers alike mourn the loss of a young life and pray for the recovery of the injured.
A vigil is being planned in the days ahead to honor the memory of the child and support the families impacted by this senseless tragedy.
