A decommissioned OC Transpo double-decker bus struck the Farm Boy grocery store on Belfast Road in Ottawa on Tuesday afternoon after it became detached from a tow truck, according to the City of Ottawa.
Incident Details
The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. while the bus was being transported to an OC Transpo maintenance facility. The main OC Transpo garage is located only a few hundred meters away from the scene.
The front end of the double-decker bus was seen pressed against the side of the Farm Boy building after it crossed over the sidewalk and came to a stop beside a tree.
Emergency Response
In a statement, the city confirmed that the bus made contact with the building while traveling on Belfast Road during transport. The Ottawa Police Service and Ottawa Fire Services responded to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The city stated that an investigation is underway to determine why the bus became detached from the tow truck. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
