Ottawa Paramedics say the injuries in an east-end crash Tuesday morning are not as serious as first reported.
No serious injuries at Frontier and Devine. One patient assessed by Paramedics and transported to local hospital in stable condition.
— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) October 23, 2018
Ottawa Police had said there were serious injuries in the crash at the intersection of Frontier Rd. and Devine Rd. between a dump truck and a car. The truck ended up driving off the side of the road and into a ditch.
A collision resulting in serious injuries occurred at Frontier Road and Devine Road.
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) October 23, 2018
No road closures at this time, but please avoid the area and move over for emergency vehicles. #OttTraffic
Firefighters responded to the scene to extricate one of the drivers.
UPDATE: Crews on scene confirm heavy damage to vehicles & truck forced off road into wooded area. Firefighters starting extrication on 1 vehicle. Motorists are asked to avoid the area #ottnews #otttraffic https://t.co/zkAJJLH0nz
— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) October 23, 2018
Paramedics say only the one patient required a trip to the hospital.