A man was killed Wednesday afternoon after he was trapped under a dump truck at Laurier Avenue and Metcalfe Street.
The man was reportedly trapped under the vehicle after a collision occurred just after 12:30 p.m. Police have not released the identity of the deceased.
Fire crews used wedges to stabilize the vehicle before administering CPR, according to Ottawa Fire Services.
Police initially closed Metcalfe Street between Gloucester Street and Laurier Avenue between Elgin and Metcalfe streets, but the area has since reopened.
Ottawa Police Service Cst. Katherine Larouche said an investigation began immediately following the accident. Traffic investigators remained at the scene until late afternoon.