2 teenage pedestrians in hospital after Ness Avenue crosswalk collision

Two teenagers were taken to hospital in unstable condition after they were hit by a vehicle at a crosswalk on Ness Avenue Wednesday morning.

Police were called to the scene near Woodlawn Street just before 8 a.m. for a report of a collision involving two pedestrians, Const. Tammy Skrabek said.

The teenagers were taken to hospital and their status has been upgraded to stable condition.

A vehicle in the areahad damage to its windshield and front fender.

Police had few details about the collision.

Westbound traffic on Ness Avenue between Belvidere and Guildford streets was blocked off for part of the morning, but has reopened.

No charges have been laid at this time.

Members of the military who were on their way to work at 17 Wing Winnipeg were among those who helped the teens, a Canadian Armed Forces spokesperson said.

The crash was witnessed by thethree militarymembers and a civilian from the Department of National Defence, who don't want to be named.

They rushed to action, provided first aid and kept the teenagers safe, stationaryand warm until first responders arrived, said Lt. Becky Major, a spokesperson from 17 Wing.

"All witnesses of the incident and the care afterwardare understandably impacted by it," Major said.

"They are glad they were in a position to assist at the time and are hopeful for a full recovery of both victims."

Councillor looks at intersection

Scott Gillingham, the city councillor for St. James, said he's looking into safety concerns following the Wednesday collision.

"As soon as I got into the office this morning, my office and I began to look at this intersection. We've reached out to the department to ask about the history of it, is there any safety concerns related to it, are there any upgrades needed," he said.

"All of those questions are being asked right now."

So far, Gillingham has only heard from one other person who was concerned about the safety of the intersection.