Ottawa police, paramedics and firefighters were called Elgin and Queen streets after a vehicle struck several other vehicles Wednesday afternoon.
The crash took place just before 3 p.m., according to police, after a vehicle collided with a lamppost. The driver then continued southbound on Elgin Street and struck multiple cars before coming to a stop just north of Laurier Avenue West, police say.
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Police did not provide more details about the identity or condition of the driver. There are currently no reports of any other injuries.
Ottawa Fire Services say they were called to the area after an OC Transpo operator advised firefighters someone was trapped in a vehicle.
Ottawa Fire Services
Firefighters say the collision forced the vehicle’s door shut, but firefighters were able to extricate the driver just after 3 p.m. The driver was then transferred to the care of Ottawa paramedics.
Paramedics have yet to respond to a request for further information.
Elgin was closed briefly following the collision but has since reopened.