Sinkhole on the 174--Ottawa

A sinkhole on highway 174 towards Orleans closed the highway today. Surely it is miraculous that there were no serious injuries. It is reported that the driver of the vehicle shown here managed to exit the vehicle and walk away. From a personal injury law perspective, the driver of the vehicle and any passenger, if injured, would immediately have recourse against their own insurer for accident benefits (i.e. income replacement, medical treatments, etc..). Such benefits are available to any person injured in a motor-vehicle accident in Ontario--including in a sink hole!

Many thanks to Ottawa Fire Services for taking and making the above photo available.