Serious Collision at Woodroffe/Knoxdale intersection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 24, 2025   5:08 p.m.

(Ottawa) — A serious collision took place this morning just after 11:30 a.m.

A passenger vehicle and an OC Transpo bus were involved in a collision in the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Knoxdale Road.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A woman in her 70s was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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