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Elderly Man Hospitalized Following Crash in St. Catharines

Vehicle hit a pole, then crashed into a medical building

A man in his 80s is in hospital following a collision in St. Catharines. 

Around 1:30 yesterday afternoon, emergency crews were called to the area of Vine Street South and Welland Avenue. 

Police say a blue Mitsubishi was traveling southbound on Vine Street South, when it lost control and hit a pole. 

It then hit a medical building. 

The driver was taken to an out of region hospital. 

His injuries are considered serious but non life threatening. 

Police say the damage to the building is around $50,000. 

No charges have been laid, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Niagara Regional Police. 

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