Heavy rain causes traffic chaos in Tuesday rush hour

Traffic slowdowns brought on by rain and a handful of fender benders caused havoc for morning commuters in Ottawa.
Ottawa police said that, while no major accidents were reported, the rain contributed to several minor collisions and saw traffic throughout the city increase to heavier than normal volumes.
Highway 416 northbound saw traffic backed up all the way from the Highway 417 exit through to Barrhaven. Traffic travelling eastbound along Highway 417 was also stopped into Kanata, as a st