Girl Guides of Canada members among pedestrians struck in London, Ontario. accident that sent 8 to the hospital | The Canadian News

Members of Girl Guides of Canada were among the victims of a terrible accident Tuesday night in London, Ontario, which sent a total of eight people to hospital, the organization confirmed to Global News.

In a statement to Global News, a spokesperson said that “Girl Guides of Canada members were among the pedestrians involved in a vehicular collision on Riverside Drive. Girl Guides of Canada is in contact with local volunteers to provide whatever support we can and we will assist the London Police Service in any way possible in their investigation. “

It is still unclear how many of its members were among the injured pedestrians, the ages of those injured, or the extent of the injuries.

London police said they were called around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday for the accident on Riverside Drive.

“We received a call regarding several pedestrians hit just west of Wonderland Road on Riverside Drive and upon arrival we learned that several vehicles were also hit,” Const. Sandasha Bough said.

Bough said “several pedestrians” were taken to the hospital with injuries that ranged from minor to life-threatening.

Police said Tuesday night that “while it is still early in the investigation, there is nothing to indicate that it was an intentional act.”

Miranda Bothwell, a spokeswoman for Middlesex-London Paramedic Services, said a total of eight patients were taken to the hospital. He described the condition of three of the patients at the time of transfer to the hospital as “very critical”, while the rest were reported to be in serious condition. One person is believed to have been treated at the scene.

“Due to the severity of the injuries, we are working very closely with (the) London Police Service and cannot reveal the age ranges of the patients until the closest family members have been notified,” Bothwell said.

Police have urged the public to avoid speculating about the incident. The London Police Service is expected to provide more information on Wednesday.

More to come.

– with files from Ryan Rocca, Matthew Trevithick and Andrew Graham