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How you can donate to help those affected by the fatal multi-vehicle collision near Stratford

On February 6 eleven people were killed in one of the worst vehicle collision's in Canadian history.  The horrific multi-vehicle crash involving a transport truck and a passenger van happened in a rural community northeast of Stratford, Ont.

Ten migrant workers and a truck driver were killed in the collision. Three people remain in hospital in critical condition.

This devastating collision has shook a small community and emergency workers.

Those who are impacted by this tragedy and want to talk are being asked to call Victim Services of Perth County at 519-271-9998.

There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from across the country, with many people wondering how they can help.

Perth East Mayor Ian Forrest said donations are being accepted to help the victims' families.

The Township has arranged with CIBC to open an account in Trust for the Hampstead Motor Vehicle Accident and Victim Services.  

Donations will be accepted at any CIBC branch in Canada starting February 8th.

The Township of Perth East will be administering the donated funds and will distribute them to the affected families in the best way possible.

If people would like to make donations directly to Victim Services of Perth County, they are welcome to do so.

Donated funds have tax receipts issued and will be used to support the ongoing operations of Victim Services across Perth County.

(The Township of Perth East is unable to issue tax receipts for donations made.)