Vehicle strikes La Bottega building in ByWard Market

The vehicle’s driver was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Published Mar 26, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 1 minute read

George Street in the ByWard Market was closed after a vehicle crashed into the front side of La Bottega Nicastro Italian grocer on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia

An adult male driver was taken to hospital after a vehicle struck the front side of the well-known La Bottega Nicastro grocer in the ByWard Market on Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesperson said the Ottawa Paramedic Service received a call about the incident at about 3:45 p.m.

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The driver of the vehicle was in stable condition when he was transported to hospital. A second individual at the scene was assessed and released, the spokesperson added.

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Because of the crash at the Italian grocery, George Street was closed both east- and west-bound between Sussex Drive and ByWard Market Square, the Ottawa Police Service posted online.

A mid-evening update from police said the vehicle had struck a natural gas line, resulting in a gas leak. A safety perimeter was established while the leak was repaired.

The area was again safe and all roads had been re-opened, police added.

Onlookers check out the scene on George Street after a vehicle crashed into the front side of La Bottega Nicastro Italian grocer on Tuesday. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia

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