Ottawa 417 Car Accident Investigations: Police in Ottawa, Ontario are investigating a major crash on the Freeway 417 exit on Friday. According to reports, one person has died following the multi-vehicle accident that occurred on the westbound 417 about 4km after Limoges exit.
What Happened on 417 Freeway?
Law enforcement is investigating a fatal accident on the westbound 417 about 4km after Limoges exit. A large number of Police, firetrucks, and ambulances are on the scene of the incident.
Law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the scene for a multi-vehicle collision. According to reports, the speed-prompted crash has stirred up major traffic conditions on the freeway.
Police Investigations
The incident happened on Highway 417 near Stittsville and Carp and Palladian. One person was life-flighted to an area hospital following the incident. Four others were transported by land to trauma centers. A person was pronounced deceased.
Ontario Provincial Police Says Road is Closed
OPP said the Highway will be shut down for several hours due to investigations. Ottawa emergency services are on the scene of the serious vehicle collision on HWY 417 westbound at Carp Road.
One victim was transported by ORNGE Air Ambulance, at this time the highway remains closed for investigation. Police say the Westbound is closed and traffic is redirected to the eastbound at a reduced lane. This is an ongoing investigation.