Two separate pileups with dozens of cars involved have sent emergency crews to highways 640 and 40 in Quebec Sunday morning.
The first accident happened at around 11 a.m. on Highway 40 at around km 115 westbound. According to Sûreté du Québec, between 60 and 70 cars crashed one into the other prompting the partial closure of Highway 40.
Around 20 people were transported to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Most vehicles have been towed, however, the highway remains closed westbound, starting at km 122, the Joliette exit.
Officials encourage drivers to take Highway 138 instead while things are cleared up.
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A second pileup of another 17 vehicles was reported at around the same time on Highway 640 near Rosemère, where officials closed one of two lanes.
One victim is being treated for minor injuries. Both lanes are now operational.
Provincial police are asking people to slow down and be careful on the roads.
“We’re asking people to keep a safe distance and turn on your headlights on so you are visible,” said Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Louis-Philippe Bibeau.
Officials say it’s too early to determine the cause of the accidents.
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