A four-vehicle pile-up in Saint-Hyacinthe has left two people injured, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Avenue Sainte-Anne and Rue des Cascades. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2:30 p.m.
According to witnesses, a car traveling east on Avenue Sainte-Anne ran a red light and collided with a vehicle heading north on Rue des Cascades. The impact caused the two vehicles to spin out of control and hit two other cars waiting at the intersection.
The driver of the car that ran the red light and the driver of one of the other vehicles were both injured in the crash. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, but their current condition is unknown.
Police have not released any information about the identities of the victims or the cause of the accident. The intersection was closed for several hours as authorities investigated the scene and cleared the wreckage.
Drivers are reminded to always obey traffic signals and to drive with caution to prevent accidents like this from happening. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Saint-Hyacinthe Police Department.
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments on this incident.
