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National· August 16, 2026 at 11:46 p.m.

Calls for Vehicle Barriers Near School Following Accident

Calls for Vehicle Barriers Near School Following Accident

Key takeaways

  • Parents and city councillor call for additional barriers near Knoxdale Public School
  • No injuries reported in the incident
  • Similar accidents have occurred in other parts of Canada

Parents and a city councillor are advocating for additional barriers to prevent vehicles from accessing a busy roadway near Knoxdale Public School in Ottawa, following an incident earlier this month where a vehicle crashed through the schoolyard. The accident has raised concerns about safety in the area.

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