A head-on collision would have resulted in at least one serious injury in Jonquière on Monday afternoon, and a seaplane accident in Hébertville nearly claimed the pilot’s life.
The collision occurred at 2:15 p.m. opposite the Serres Exotik, at 4488 Boulevard du Royaume at the Jonquière exit towards Alma.
Two vehicles collided at high speed in a 90 km/h zone. One of them landed in the ditch and caught fire, the only occupant was still on board. The other was thrown several meters from the point of impact into the opposite ditch on the other side of the track. This driver underwent CPR at the scene before being transported to the hospital.
The exact circumstances of the collision have yet to be clarified. The section runs in a straight line, the road surface was dry, without blinding sun. An investigation is underway to clarify what happened.
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“We will not speculate at this time,” said Carl Tremblay, Saguenay Police spokesman.
As soon as they arrived at the scene, the police recognized the seriousness of the situation.
“A patrol officer was already in the area. He heard the sound of the accident and called the paramedic and fire department upon arrival. The forensic identification service has also moved,” said Carl Tremblay.
The section of Boulevard du Royaume near Chemin St-Isidore will be closed for much of the evening on Monday.
Seaplane overturns in the lake
On the other hand, in Hébertville on Lac Saint-Jean, a seaplane pilot escaped with a great deal of fright after his seaplane overturned in a lake.
The emergency services received the call around 12:30 p.m.
Amateur footage of the event shows the plane turning left. The tail then rises and the seaplane lands on its nose before tipping over Lake Kénogamichiche.
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The pilot escaped unharmed. Without giving an on-camera interview, he said a wrong maneuver was the cause of the mishap.
The device is restored by a specialized company.
A dozen firefighters and lifeguards were dispatched to the scene of the accident, but luckily the pilot had already returned to shore.
“Luckily, a kayaker approached the seaplane and brought the pilot back,” said Jacky Piquette of the Alma Fire Department.