Driver seriously injured in vehicle fire near Rockwood

The charred remains of a vehicle were photographed near Rockwood, Ont. on April 17, 2026. (Courtesy: Ontario Provincial Police)

A driver was taken to a trauma centre after their vehicle was engulfed in flames just outside of Rockwood.

The Ontario Provincial Police were called to the fire on Eramosa-Milton Townline and Guelph Line around 2:30 p.m.

Paramedics took the driver to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

No other vehicles were involved in the fire and Eramosa-Milton Townline was closed while investigators worked.

On Monday, police said the fire was caused by a mechanical issue.