A Montreal police cruiser and a firetruck collided at the scene of a fire in the city's Sainte-Marie neighbourhood on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The incident occurred as emergency crews were responding to a blaze, according to CTV News.
Collision Details
The crash involved a police vehicle and a firetruck at the fire scene. No injuries were reported from the collision. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.
Photographer Cosmo Santamaria captured the aftermath, showing the two emergency vehicles with visible damage. The fire itself was being tackled by Montreal firefighters when the collision happened.
Emergency Response Impact
The collision temporarily disrupted operations at the scene, but firefighting efforts continued. Montreal police and fire departments are reviewing protocols to prevent similar incidents.
According to officials, both vehicles were actively responding to the emergency call. The incident highlights the risks emergency responders face even when working at the same incident.
