Highway 30 collision near Châteauguay sends two to hospital

MONTREAL -- A woman in her 20s is in critical condition following a collision on Highway 30 near Châteauguay, in Montreal's south shore.

The incident happened at 12:15 a.m., according to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

The driver was on the wrong side of the highway, heading east on the westbound lanes, when she slammed into a tanker truck.

Her SUV was engulfed in flames and firefighters were called to rescue her. She was taken to hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

The truck driver was also transported to hospital as a precaution. Officers confirmed there were no dangerous materials in the truck.

The highway remains closed in both directions near Brisebois Boulevard. Police say it will likely remain that way for the morning rush hour.

Highway 30 in both directions is closed this morning at Brisebois Blvd.
A woman in her 20s was travelling the wrong way on the highway and slammed into a 53 foot truck.
She is in critical condition.
SQ says it doesn't know when highway will re-open @CTVMontreal https://t.co/BMY79sJWho

— Kelly Greig (@KellyGreig) March 11, 2020

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  A woman in her 20s is in critical condition following a collision on Highway 30 near Châteauguay.