One dead, several injured in head-on crash on Highway 8 near Hamilton

A head-on crash on Highway 8 in Hamilton leaves one dead, six hospitalized, and the road closed between Studiman and Sheffield roads.

One person has died and several others are injured following a head-on collision west of Hamilton.

Ontario Provincial Police said the crash happened around 6:45 a.m. Saturday on Highway 8 near Safari Road, involving two passenger vehicles.

Police said a passenger in one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene.

One person was airlifted to hospital by Ornge, while five others were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.

Emergency crews, including paramedics, fire services and transportation officials, are assisting with the investigation.

Highway 8 is expected to remain closed for several hours between Studiman Road and Sheffield Road.

The investigation is ongoing.