On September 23, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus collided with three private vehicles and two restaurant patios in the Notre‑Dam‑de‑Grace neighbourhood of Montreal after the driver experienced a medical episode. The accident resulted in minor injuries to two passengers, while the driver was also taken to hospital for treatment.
According to the police report, the bus first struck the three parked cars before continuing into the outdoor dining areas of two nearby restaurants. The impact caused damage to the vehicles and the patios, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) arrived at the scene, secured the area and coordinated the transport of the driver and the two injured passengers to a local hospital. SPVM spokesperson Jean‑Pierre Brabant confirmed that all three individuals received medical attention and that no life‑threatening injuries were reported.
The driver, a man in his 40s, was reported to have suffered a sudden medical episode while operating the bus, which precipitated the loss of control. Authorities have not released further details about the nature of the episode, but the incident underscores the importance of health monitoring for public‑transport operators.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the medical event and the subsequent crash. The STM has not yet issued a statement regarding service disruptions or the condition of the vehicle. The investigation will determine whether additional safety measures are needed to prevent similar incidents in the future.