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Two OPP officers received minor injuries late Friday when a 19-year-old Ottawa man attempted to flee arrest at an illegal car-racing gathering in a remote area of Ottawa’s southwest area. Article content

At about 11:10 p.m., officers with the OPP aerial unit spotted a large gathering of vehicles, including sport bikes, in the area of Moodie Drive and Dibblee Road. Article content Article content

One vehicle was seen doing burnouts and fishtailing, followed by several cars engaging in drag racing.

Police moved to break up the event, but one vehicle attempted to flee.

The vehicle struck two officers, but no serious injuries were reported.

Police said the driver of the vehicle was tracked down by officers and later stopped by Ottawa OPP members.

The arrested dri

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