[PHOTOS] Saint-Appolinaire: major pileup on the A-20

A pileup involving around ten cars and heavy trucks created a major traffic jam on Highway 20, near Saint-Appolinaire, Wednesday morning.

Photo QMI Agency / Marc Vallières


Photo QMI Agency / Marc Vallières

The accident occurred shortly before 10 a.m., near kilometer 294 eastbound. In all likelihood, weather conditions may have been a contributing factor.


[PHOTOS] Saint-Appolinaire: major pileup on the A-20

Several trailers were requested to clear the lanes, while two heavy goods vehicles and a few other cars collided with each other. The right lane was still blocked at 11 a.m.


[PHOTOS] Saint-Appolinaire: major pileup on the A-20

The event caused some minor injuries, but there was no fear for the life of any motorist, according to the Sûreté du Québec.


[PHOTOS] Saint-Appolinaire: major pileup on the A-20

Photo QMI Agency / Marc Vallières


[PHOTOS] Saint-Appolinaire: major pileup on the A-20

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