Fiery crash in Hamilton leaves man in 20s in critical condition

By Michael Ranger

Posted June 19, 2023 8:31 am.

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life following a fiery overnight crash in Hamilton on Monday.

The collision occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway near Upper James Street.

Police say a vehicle was travelling eastbound when it struck another vehicle that was trying to merge onto the highway from Upper James. One of the vehicles burst into flames and the other ended up flipping onto its roof.

A 24-year-old man was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition. There is no word on the other driver’s condition.

Lincoln Alexander Parkway is closed in both directions between Upper James and Upper Wentworth. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.

 

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