Ontario police confirmed Wednesday that pop star Justin Bieber's grandparents were in a car crash but say they are both fine.
Constable Kees Wijnands said Bruce and Diane Dale drove into a ditch Tuesday afternoon after hitting a patch of slushy snow on a road near Stratford, Ontario, Bieber's hometown.
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Wijnands said the car rolled over and struck a small tree before landing back on its wheels.
He said Bruce Dale was treated in the hospital and that both are fine.
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Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, broke the news on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon, setting off an outpouring of support online.
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"My parents got into a car accident today. They flipped into a ditch&totaled the car but thank God they are alive! My dad has broken ribs. Plz pray 4 him 4 quick healing! Count your blessings&forgive ur parents always. U never know what tomorrowholds!!!" she tweeted.
Bieber did not comment on the incident.
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