Semi-truck accident: Highway 30 East closed near Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

The SQ is investigating a fire that claimed one victim in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Christinne Muschi

By News Staff

Posted September 10, 2025 8:38 am.

Last Updated September 10, 2025 10:39 am.

A collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle caused eastbound Highway 30 to be closed in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville on Montreal’s South Shore on Wednesday morning.

According to initial information from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), at around 4:15 a.m. the semi-truck caught fire after the accident, debris was covering the traffic lanes.

The semi-truck spilled diesel onto the roadway – and its load.

“Two people have minor injuries,” an SQ officer told CityNews.

The highway was completely closed for hours from Cousineau Blvd. to the entrance of the 116.

Firefighters, police, and first responders were quick to the scene – as well as the Ministry of Transport to assess the situation.

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