Article content

Westbound traffic on Carling Avenue near Richmond Road was snarled Tuesday afternoon after a collision involving an Ottawa police cruiser.

The crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. and involved the cruiser and two other vehicles. Two people were taken to the hospital by ambulance, including the officer. The officer was released and the driver of a black Hyundai Sonata was still being assessed late afternoon.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Crash involving police cruiser fouls traffic at Richmond and Carling Back to video

Police confirmed the outcome of that driver’s medical assessment would determine whether the Special Investigations Unit would be called in to investigate the crash. The SIU is a civilian agency responsible for investigating circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in a death, serious injury, or allegations of sexual assault.

Traffic was flowing again in both directions on Carling Avenue but Richmond Road remained closed northbound from Carling Avenue and southbound from Poulin Avenue.

Police were advising motorists to avoid the area.