KITCHENER -- An operator and passenger of a motorcycle are being treated for life-altering injuries following a collision involving a minivan.

Emergency crews were called out on Thursday to the collision just after 1 p.m. on Hwy. 6 in Norfolk County.

Police say the motorcycle and van collided at the intersection of the highway and St. Johns Road East. A number of good samaratins reportedly stopped and tried to help those involved.

The motorcycle riders were airlifted to a Hamilton area hospital for their injuries, while the van driver was taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures.

The intersection was closed for hours due to the investigation. There is no word yet on the cause of the crash.