RCMP officer struck by a vehicle on Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

An Ottawa Police vehicle is seen behind police tape. (CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa police say an RCMP officer was struck by a vehicle on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway while on-duty investigating a separate vehicle collision.

According to a news release from police, an Ottawa police officer was on the scene and administered first aid immediately after the RCMP officer was struck.

Police say the RCMP officer was transported to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition and is currently in stable condition.

The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway north of St Joseph Boulevard was closed for several hours for the investigation. It reopened overnight.

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