Crash at Jacques-Cartier Bridge
An 83-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car crashed at the foot of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal on the morning of July 12, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM EDT, according to local authorities.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services responded to the scene near the bridge's base. The driver, whose identity has not been released, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. He was extracted from the car and transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, which may have been due to a medical episode or driver error.
“The man was conscious when paramedics arrived,” said a spokesperson for Urgences-santé. “He is in stable condition.” The crash did not involve any other vehicles or pedestrians.
Traffic Impact
The collision caused temporary lane closures on streets near the bridge, but traffic has since resumed normal flow. No further details have been released about the driver's condition or the extent of vehicle damage.
