Four Injured in Highway 40 Collision in Montreal

Four individuals are in hospital following a serious collision on Highway 40 in Montreal on the night of November 5, 2023. The incident occurred near the exit to Côte-Vertu Boulevard. Emergency services received a 911 call reporting the crash at approximately 23:30 local time.

According to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the vehicle was traveling eastbound when the driver reportedly lost control. The car then rolled over and slid off the road. Two passengers were ejected from their seats during the rollover, sustaining serious injuries. Meanwhile, the driver and another passenger suffered only minor injuries.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. An SQ reconstructionist is currently examining the crash site to gather evidence and determine the sequence of events leading up to the accident.

The names of the injured individuals have not yet been released, and authorities continue to assess their conditions. As the investigation unfolds, more details regarding the cause of the crash are anticipated.

Motorists in the area are advised to exercise caution as traffic patterns may be affected while the investigation is underway. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.