An afternoon vehicle crash on Route 138 in Maskinongé left one person dead and hospitalized two others, according to local reporting from Radio-Canada. The fatal collision occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. under circumstances that remain under active investigation by authorities.
Details of the Route 138 Collision in Maskinongé
According to Radio-Canada, a passenger vehicle left the roadway on Route 138 in Maskinongé after rolling over several times. The vehicle was carrying three men when the crash occurred mid-afternoon. Emergency responders, including firefighters equipped with jaws of life extraction tools, rushed to the scene to free the trapped occupants from the wreckage.
The front-seat passenger ultimately succumbed to his injuries, while medical personnel confirmed that the driver is currently out of danger.
Emergency Response and Road Closures
Local authorities temporarily closed Route 138 to secure the accident site and allow emergency crews to complete their work. Traffic was diverted away from the crash zone, with detours established between Montée Saint-Laurent and Route de la Rivière-aux-Pins.
Investigators have not yet released the official cause of the rollover.
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