Two people pulled to safety after vehicle crashes into Rideau River

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) responded to an area of Riverside Drive on Tuesday, Nov 7 after a vehicle plunged into the Rideau River. Photo/Jean Lalonde - OFS

By Alex Black

Posted Nov 8, 2023 07:19:48 AM.

Last Updated Nov 8, 2023 02:40:51 PM.

There are no injuries after a vehicle plunged into the Rideau River.

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) responded to a call from the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Initial information indicated a vehicle had left the roadway on Riverside Drive, near Bank Street and Data Centre Road, ending up in the water.

The first crew on scene quickly confirmed both occupants had made it out of the vehicle and the pair was helped to safety by firefighters.

Water rescue and hazmat units also responded to the scene to devise a plan to safely remove the vehicle from the river.

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