One person is in hospital in critical condition following a collision between a transport truck and a passenger vehicle.

The OPP say the accident took place just after 11 am Saturday morning at the intersection of Highway 11 and 17 at Shabaqua Corners.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was airlifted to hospital, while a passenger was taken by ambulance for treatment at the hospital.

The highway was closed for several hours and was finally opened to one lane of traffic around 3 pm.

The road was fully open by 7:15.

The OPP are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.