Ontario Provincial Police say an OC Transpo bus driver was charged with careless driving after a three-vehicle crash on Freeway 417 in Ottawa.
Police say the crash occurred at round 1 p.m. on Sunday close to Metcalfe Avenue. CTV Ottawa cameras present a bus, a pickup truck and a van had been concerned within the crash.
OPP spokesperson Michael Fathi says there have been minor accidents reported however nobody was taken to hospital.
A careless driving cost carries a $490 superb and 6 demerit factors upon conviction.
An announcement from Richard Holder, OC Transpo’s director of rail building, says the bus was out of service on the time and no passengers had been on board. The operator was assessed on the scene and launched.
“OC Transpo is conducting an inner security investigation to higher decide what transpired,” Holder stated.
“OC Transpo is absolutely cooperating with Ontario Provincial Police as a part of their investigation. All disciplinary measures are decided in accordance with the Metropolis’s Self-discipline Coverage and any related collective settlement or statutory necessities. Consistent with the Metropolis of Ottawa’s normal follow, the Metropolis doesn’t touch upon particular person personnel issues.”
A police investigation is ongoing.
