Aamjiwnaang evacuates parts of community as INEOS decommissioning increases benzene levels
Chatham senior charged in Plank Road crash
June 12, 2025
A Chatham senior has been charged after a collision on Plank road.
Lambton OPP, paramedic and Sarnia Fire were called to a collision between a passenger vehicle and a pickup around 11:30 Wednesday morning. There were no serious injuries but Plank road was closed between Modeland and Kimball for clean up.
A 73 year-old Chatham resident operating the passenger vehicle has been charged with failing to stop for a red light.
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