A cube truck allegedly struck several vehicles stopped on the side of Highway 40 in Lanoraie on Sunday evening, causing injuries and killing one person, according to preliminary information from the Sûreté du Québec.
The accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at kilometer 136 of Highway 40, heading east, that is to say near the municipality of Lanoraie.
According to initial information from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), obtained late in the evening, a cube-type truck hit several vehicles which were immobilized on the side of the highway.
At least one person was seriously injured in the accident, and another died, said Camille Savoie, spokesperson for the SQ, Sunday evening.
No further information was available at the time of publication. A section of Highway 40 was closed due to the accident.