

Codi Wilson, CP24.com





Police say one woman is facing an impaired driving charge following a crash in the downtown core this morning.

It happened near Church and Wellesley streets shortly before 1 a.m.

According to reports from the scene, a pickup truck struck a traffic light while attempting to avoid a collision with a garbage truck near the intersection.

Paramedics said two women were injured in the crash.

Investigators told CP24 that they believe the driver of the pickup truck was impaired.