Two motorists were taken to hospital with minor injuries after being involved in a collision between a transport and another vehicle at Highway 17 and Algonquin Avenue Friday morning.

The highway was closed in both directions for a couple of hours.

One of the drivers, a 26 year old male from Quebec who was driving the transport was charged with failing to stop for a red light- a violation of the Highway Traffic Act. .

Police say an intersection light was also hit.