A major traffic incident involving multiple vehicles caused significant disruption on Highway 40 near Trois-Rivières, Quebec, drawing a large emergency response and forcing authorities to restrict traffic in the area.
According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred during peak travel hours, leading to a chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles. Emergency crews, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, were dispatched swiftly to the scene to assist those involved and secure the roadway.
Officials have confirmed that multiple individuals sustained injuries of varying severity. Several victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, though authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding their conditions. No fatalities have been officially confirmed at this time.
The incident caused extensive traffic delays, with lanes shut down for several hours as investigators worked to clear debris and assess the circumstances surrounding the crash. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while cleanup and investigation efforts continued.
Authorities are examining whether weather conditions, speed, or other contributing factors played a role in the pileup. Witness statements and roadway surveillance footage are being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Traffic flow has since begun to gradually resume, though officials warn that residual delays may persist. Further updates are expected as more details become available.
