A male motorcyclist is in critical condition following a major crash Tuesday afternoon in Ottawa’s east end. Emergency crews responded to the incident around 2:35 p.m. on Highway 174 near Blair Road, where the motorcycle was involved in a collision.
Paramedics transported the severely injured rider to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. As a result, westbound lanes of Highway 174 at Blair Road have been closed, and authorities are urging the public to steer clear of the area and comply with police instructions.