Two escape after crash into Rideau River early Friday morning

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A vehicle crashed into the Rideau River early Friday morning, damaging the traffic lights and snarling traffic at Riverside Drive and Walkley Road.

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The single-vehicle collision happened at about 5:40 a.m. Friday morning near Mooney’s Bay, according to Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps. Two people were able to swim their way ashore after the crash, he said.

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“They were both assessed by paramedics and they were both released at scene,” Deschamps said. There were no serious injuries reported.

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The vehicle is expected to be pulled from the river Friday, which may slow traffic in the area, according to an Ottawa Police Service social media post.

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Police were on scene directing traffic, while the traffic lights were damaged, and said repairs could take several hours.

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“Drivers are asked to use caution, expect delays and follow the direction of officers or traffic control personnel,” police said.

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