Intersection on Hamilton Mountain closed after motorcyclist injured

A major intersection was closed on Hamilton Mountain on Monday night after a collision that reportedly left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

The intersection at Mohawk Road East and Upper Wellington Street was closed in all directions following the collision. The motorcyclist has been taken to the hospital.

Two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at Upper Wellington Street and Mohawk Road East in Hamilton. Male rider transported by @HPS_Paramedics with serious injuries. #HamOnt

— DR (@Media371) July 13, 2021

Hamilton Street Railway’s No. 26 and No. 41 bus routes are taking detours due to the collision investigation. The detour means stops near or at the intersection are temporarily out of service. Riders intending to make a transfer connection at Upper Wellington can now do at South Bend Road East. An HSR representative is on-site to offer assistance.

#HSRAlert: #HSR41 Mohawk and #HSR26 Upper Wellington are on detour through Mohawk and Upper Wellington due to collision (intersection closed in all directions).

— Hamilton Street Railway (@hsr) July 13, 2021

#HSR26 detouring between Southbend Road East and Hester (along Mohawk and Upper James). Stops at and near intersection are affected.

— Hamilton Street Railway (@hsr) July 13, 2021

#HSR41 detouring between Seven Oaks and Dodson. Stops at intersection are affected.

— Hamilton Street Railway (@hsr) July 13, 2021

#HSRAlert: #HSR26 and #HSR41 customers can make transfer connections at Upper Wellington at South Bend Road East. An HSR Inspector is in the area to assist customers. Please wave to flag the Operator for your bus.

— Hamilton Street Railway (@hsr) July 13, 2021