Updated: Mon Nov. 02 2009 17:23:14
ctvottawa.ca
A man is in hospital with serious chest and spinal injuries after a crash ripped off the back end of a vehicle in Ottawa's south end.
The crash occurred when two vehicles collided on Lester Road between Albion and Alert Roads just before 4 p.m. on Monday.
Paramedics say the impact of the crash caused the back end of a small car to be sheared off.
A male in his 20s who was travelling in the car was treated for serious injuries at the scene. He was rushed to hospital where he is listed in serious condition.
A second occupant of the vehicle suffered minor neck and back injuries. He is in stable condition in hospital.
Paramedics say the driver of the second vehicle was treated for minor bumps and bruises. He was also transported to hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
The collision is currently under investigation.
