Teen driver crashes minivan into Ontario classroom; OPP investigating
Posted July 24, 2023 10:05 am.
Last Updated July 24, 2023 10:17 am.
Provincial police in southwestern Ontario are investigating after a van crashed through the wall of a school on Monday morning.
OPP say the crash occurred around 6 a.m. at Goderich Public School in Goderich, Ont. when a minivan went through a brick wall and ended up driving through an unoccupied classroom.
Police say there is “heavy damage” to the school library and classroom. Crews are in the process of removing the van and arrangements are being made to repair the school.
The 17-year-old driver of the van suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
#HuronOPP continues to investigate this minivan vs school collision @GoderichPS . The minivan is being removed and repairs to the school are being arranged. The 17 yr-old driver received minor injuries. Ongoing investigation. #OPP ^cs. pic.twitter.com/CGGLrG2JjE
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) July 24, 2023
