Another serious accident to report in Ottawa..I wish everyone involved a speedy recovery. 3 children were among the injured in the collisions, which shut down Bank Street between Findlay Creek Drive and Blais Road around 7:30 a.m. The pileup happened at about 7:30 a.m. when a pickup rear-ended a car, setting up a chain reaction of crashes. Ottawa police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the accident. As of Wednesday afternoon, two adults and a 14-month-old boy remained in hospital in stable condition.The boy was unconscious when paramedics arrived but he regained consciousness soon after. Witnesses had removed him from his car seat. Paramedics treated two other boys, aged 12 and five, for minor neck injuries. Firefighters had to extract at least two other people from a car. A 31-year-old woman, who was found unconscious, was treated for head and facial injuries. A 41-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and facial lacerations. He, too, was unconscious at the scene. Two other men, a 30-year-old and a 45-year-old, were treated, respectively, for neck and facial injuries.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).
© Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or have suffered an injury due to an accident or someone’s neglicence, David Hollingsworth and his team are here for you. We have the reputation, experience and the expertise to represent you and obtain the maximum compensation possible for you and your family. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613 978-9549 to speak directly with David Hollingsworth.
Tags: David Hollingsworth Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, findlay creek accident, head and facial injuries, head injury, neck injury, Ottawa Accident Bank street, ottawa accident lawyer, ottawa accident nov 4
