The Ottawa Police Service arson unit says it’s investigating a vehicle fire after discovering human remains inside a car earlier Sunday morning.
Ottawa Fire Services said they were alerted to reports of a vehicle on fire on Speedway Road near the Hazeldean Hwy. 7 interchange at around 7:24 a.m.,
Police officers responded alongside firefighters and a vehicle was located on fire, according to a statement Ottawa police posted on X (formerly Twitter). A person was found dead inside the vehicle, according to police.
Paramedics said they did not receive a call to respond to the incident.
Police are on scene and the arson unit is leading an ongoing investigation.