Truck burned under REM overpass
A truck caught fire early Friday under the REM access to the Samuel‑de‑Champlain bridge. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The buzz suggests a suspicion that this was lit on purpose to create an excuse for delays to the opening of the REM. I don’t think it likely.
John B 11:03 on 2023-06-17 Permalink
I drove by this location yesterday.
“Selon les premières informations, le chauffeur a immobilisé la semi-remorque directement sous les installations du REM, mais le viaduc n’aurait pas été touché.”
The REM is definitely soot-blackened, and when I drove by just after 8 last night there were some people there inspecting the underside of the REM with a strong flashlight. The road itself seems to have been melted a bit by the heat.
Kate 16:12 on 2023-06-17 Permalink
Thanks for the report, John B.