A vehicle collided with a container in the Ville-Marie area of Montreal on Tuesday evening, causing significant damage and traffic delays.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Saint-Antoine and Saint-Laurent streets. The vehicle, a black sedan, was traveling eastbound on Saint-Antoine when it struck a container that was being transported by a truck.
The impact of the collision caused the container to detach from the truck and land on its side, blocking the intersection. The sedan sustained severe damage to its front end, and the driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Emergency services, including police and firefighters, quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and clear the area. Traffic was diverted for several hours while crews worked to remove the container and clean up debris from the accident.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and it is unclear at this time if any charges will be laid. However, authorities have confirmed that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the incident.
This is not the first time a vehicle has collided with a container in the Ville-Marie area. In 2018, a similar incident occurred at the same intersection, causing significant damage and traffic disruptions.
Residents and commuters are advised to use caution when traveling through the area and to follow all traffic signals and signs. The intersection has since been reopened, and traffic is flowing normally.
We will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available.
