An SUV veered into the Rideau River near a well-liked park in the early hours of Friday morning, as reported by Ottawa paramedics. Responding to a single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:50 a.m. near Mooney’s Bay, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Walkley Road, emergency services assisted. The SUV entered the water, but the two occupants managed to reach the shore safely. Paramedics evaluated them on-site and discharged them.
Around 6 a.m., CBC News observed a lengthy silver pole on the road and boats marked with “Ottawa Fire” on the water. Ottawa police, at about 6:30 a.m., informed CBC that they were still in the process of searching for the submerged vehicle. Subsequently, at 7:40 a.m., a social media update from the police mentioned traffic signal damage, officers directing traffic, and anticipated delays for drivers. The authorities confirmed plans to extract the vehicle later on Friday.