A teenage girl was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after falling from an Alta Vista Drive apartment building in Ottawa on Saturday, July 4, 2026, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Paramedics responded to a call at approximately 2:45 p.m. at a high-rise building in the 400 block of Alta Vista Drive. The victim, whose age has not been released, was found on the ground with life-threatening injuries. She was treated at the scene and transported to a trauma centre in critical condition.
Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps confirmed that the girl suffered multiple traumatic injuries consistent with a fall from height. The exact floor from which she fell remains under investigation.
Investigation Underway
Ottawa Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether it was accidental or intentional. Police are speaking with witnesses and reviewing security footage from the building.
No further details have been released at this time, and the victim's family has been notified.
