Police closed several streets in the University District while emergency crews were at the scene. Police did not provide details on the extent of the injuries of those taken to the hospital. In a tweet, police said they were on scene in the area of Phillip Street and Columbia Street to investigate a collision. Phillip Street between Columbia Street West to University Avenue West is closed to traffic. Columbia Street has also been closed from Albert Street to Westmount Road. Police urge citizens to avoid the area. More to come.
ROAD CLOSURE: Currently on scene in the area of Phillip Street and Columbia Street in Waterloo for a crash investigation. Phillip Street closed from Columbia to University. Columbia Street was closed from Albert to Westmount. Please avoid the area. More to come. pic.twitter.com/05B1AdJT5L — Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) November 13, 2022