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Truck driver in critical condition after Highway 20 crash with snow plow

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A truck driver is in critical condition after a near fatal collision on Highway 20 near Les Cèdres. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines brings us the story – Mar 2, 2022

A truck driver remains in critical but stable condition after a crash on Highway 20 in the area of Les Cèdres.

The accident happened at around 3:15 a.m. between chemin Saint-Dominique and chemin Saint-Féréol.

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According to the Surete du Quebec, the driver of the 50-foot-long truck slammed into a snowplow at highway speeds heading eastbound.

The man in his 30s was sent to hospital in critical condition.

Police no longer fear for his life, according to Marythé Bolduc, SQ spokesperson.

The driver of the snow removal vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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The highway was reopened to traffic just before 8:30 a.m.

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