Five individuals were hospitalized following a serious two-vehicle collision in Ottawa’s east end on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 2:57 p.m. at the intersection of Walkley and Lancaster roads, just west of Highway 417.
Ottawa Fire Services reported that one driver was trapped and had to be extricated after crews stabilized the vehicle. Firefighters used specialized tools to free the individual within about three minutes.
According to Ottawa paramedics, two children sustained minor injuries, while two adults were transported to hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. A fifth adult was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
Fire crews disconnected the vehicle batteries before clearing the scene. The identities and ages of those involved have not yet been released.