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Police are investigating several hit-and-runs in Ottawa

One person is in custody in connection with a series of collisions in Ottawa.

Ottawa police began receiving calls around 5 a.m. Thursday about hit-and-runs, including one in the area of ​​Bronson and Carling avenues.

“This vehicle has continued through the city and is believed to have been involved in several hit and runs stemming from this morning,” police said in a statement to CTV Morning Live.

“The vehicle was subsequently located by officers and the driver was arrested.”

No injuries were reported.

The Ontario Provincial Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic-related offense just before 7 a.m. on the Queensway.

“The vehicle fled but later hit the cement barrier. The driver has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing,” said OPP A-Sgt. Erin Cranton said in a statement.

With files from CTV Morning Live’s Cassie Aylward