Vehicle at risk of falling into Rideau River following crash in Ottawa's south end

Ottawa Fire says a vehicle was at risk of falling into the Rideau River following a single vehicle crash along Riverside Drive Friday evening. (Ottawa Fire Service/Twitter)

One person was transported to hospital after a single-vehicle crash that left the vehicle at risk of falling into the Rideau River in Ottawa's south end.

Emergency crews responded to the crash on Riverside Drive near Bank Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday. 

Ottawa Fire said the vehicle struck a pole, and was hanging off a ledge, "at risk of falling into the Rideau River."

Video from the scene showed the vehicle on the north side of the multi-use pathway between the road and the river. 

The driver was unconscious and trapped inside the vehicle, which was sideways and at risk of falling 15 to 20 feet into the river, according to fire officials.

Firefighters quickly tied off the vehicle to prevent it from falling into the water.

Fire officials say once the vehicle was secured, firefighters were able to safely remove the trapped occupant out of the vehicle.

Ottawa paramedics said Saturday morning the driver, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.

The first @OttFire apparatus arrived on scene at 20:31, 4 minutes after receiving the call, & quickly tied off the vehicle which was sideways & at a high risk of falling in the water. The drop would of been a 15-20ft drop into the water.#OttNews pic.twitter.com/FHoNUsk7QP

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) July 23, 2022