A serious road collision in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has left four people injured, one of them in critical condition.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Route 131 and Route 348. The collision involved two vehicles, a pickup truck and a sedan.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, they found four individuals who had sustained injuries. One of them was in a critical condition and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
The other three victims were also transported to the hospital by ambulance, with varying degrees of injuries. Their current conditions are unknown at this time.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that one of the vehicles may have failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in the collision.
The intersection was closed for several hours as authorities worked to clear the scene and gather evidence. It has since been reopened to traffic.
Local residents expressed their shock and concern over the incident, with many calling for increased safety measures at the intersection.
This collision serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to prevent such accidents from occurring.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the local authorities.