Seats belts credited in head-on crash
CBC News
Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:20 AM AT
Last Updated: Aug 7, 2012 9:53 AM AT
Seat belts and air bags are being credited with preventing life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash in central P.E.I. Monday.
The accident occurred in North Tryon on the Trans-Canada Highway. RCMP said an SUV with P.E.I. plates crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a car from New Brunswick.
None of the four adults or two children in the vehicles suffered life-threatening injuries, but five were sent to hospital.
Police are still investigating and so far haven't laid any charges, but did say it's a great example of the importance of seatbelts and air bags.
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