A serious head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a heavy truck in Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Quebec, left one person with life-threatening injuries on July 11, 2026. The crash occurred on Route 132, a major roadway in the region, at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time.
Details of the crash
According to the Sûreté du Québec, the driver of the car was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The truck driver was not injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation, but police have not ruled out factors such as speed or driver distraction. Route 132 was closed for several hours as investigators reconstructed the scene.
Emergency response and investigation
Emergency crews, including paramedics and firefighters, responded quickly to the scene. The injured driver was airlifted to a trauma center in Rivière-du-Loup. Police are asking any witnesses to come forward with information. “We urge anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to contact investigators,” said SQ spokesperson Sgt. Claude Doiron.
Impact on the community
Notre-Dame-du-Portage, a small municipality in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, has seen a rise in traffic accidents on Route 132 in recent years. Local residents have called for safety improvements, including better signage and reduced speed limits. This collision highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the area.
