Extrication needed in crash on Wellington Street, in front of Supreme Court
Posted Nov 20, 2018 04:13:00 PM.
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Ottawa fire crews have rescued one person, trapped in a vehicle, following a two-vehicle collision downtown.
The incident happened at 10:07 a.m., Tuesday, in the area of Wellington Street and Kent Street in front of the Supreme Court.
Extrication tools were needed to remove the driver-side door of the vehicle in order to better access the injured person.
Crews began extrication procedures at 10:10 a.m. by first stabilizing the vehicle and then proceeded to use tools such as cutters and spreaders.
The patient was able to be rescued at 10:24 a.m.
The status of the person removed from the vehicle has not been made public yet, but they were taken to hospital for treatment.