A major collision occurred on the popular thoroughfare in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Larocque. According to the reports, this major accident happened on Larocque Bridge on Friday, September 22, 2023. As a result of a major crash on the bridge, the thoroughfare remained closed and inaccessible for many hours. The repercussion of the accident was faced by thousands of commuters as they suffered severe delays. Meanwhile, they have been left curious to know what happened at Larocque Bridge and what were the circumstances surrounding the serious crash. If you are also scrambling to the web regarding the same, this article is for you. We have mentioned everything that we know about it. Go through the following sections to learn the cause of the crash due to which Larocque Pont remained closed for hours. Drag down the screen.
Larocque Bridge Closed Following A Crash
According to the reports, the accident happened on Larocque Bridge at around 6 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023. The bridge was blocked when a vehicle collided with the structure of the bridge. As a result of the collision between a vehicle and a bridge structure, the road remained inaccessible for many hours. Shortly after, the collision, the traffic department and the emergency services responded to the bridge. The preliminary investigation has claimed that the vehicle involved in the crash with the bridge was a car that caught fire following the crash. Continue reading this article to know what happened to the occupant of the car.
Man Dies In Larocque Bridge Accident
Yes, you heard it right, the occupant of the car that caught fire after the crash with a bridge structure lost his life tragically. He died at the scene from the impact of the collision in which he sustained fatal injuries. It is believed that the deceased was the only occupant of the car at the time of the accident. What was his name or identity? It is still not confirmed who he was. The investigators have launched an investigation into this case. The cause of the fatal accident will be revealed after the police reach a conclusion.
The detectives investigated the accident scene on the bridge for the next few hours after the crash. In addition, the bridge was also inspected to ensure that it was in appropriate condition to travel. People who are traveling from Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, Haut-Saint-Laurent, or Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka and going to Salaberry-de-Valleyfield are advised to take the Saint-Louis bridge or Highway 30.