STM Bus Crashes into Vehicles and Patios in NDG, Minor…

STM Bus Crashes into Vehicles and Patios in NDG, Minor Injuries

An STM bus in NDG lost control after the driver suffered a medical episode, hitting three cars and two restaurant patios at 2:45 p.m. on September 23, resulting in two minor injuries and a police investigation into the driver’s condition.

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STM Bus Crashes into Vehicles and Patios in NDG, Minor Injuries

A Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus collided with three cars and two restaurant patios in the Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace neighbourhood on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m. The incident left two people with injuries that required transport to hospital, though none were reported as life‑threatening.

According to police, the driver, a man in his 40s, suffered a sudden medical episode while operating the vehicle. The loss of control caused the bus to strike the three parked vehicles before veering onto the sidewalks where two nearby restaurant patios were located. Emergency services arrived quickly, securing the scene and providing medical assistance to those injured.

Two individuals, whose identities have not been released, were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The bus driver was also evaluated by medical personnel on site, though details of his condition have not been disclosed. The Société de transport de Montréal confirmed that the bus was removed from the road and that service on the affected route would be temporarily rerouted while cleanup and investigations proceeded.

Police spokesperson Jean‑Pierre Brabant of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) said the investigation would focus on confirming the nature of the driver’s medical episode and determining whether any additional safety measures are needed. He added that the incident did not involve any criminal activity and that the response by fire, ambulance and police crews was coordinated and swift.

The crash occurred on a regular STM route that traverses the NDG area, a mixed residential and commercial district. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and traffic disruptions were limited to the immediate vicinity of the accident. Authorities expect the site to be cleared and normal service to resume later in the afternoon, pending final safety checks.

The incident underscores the importance of rapid emergency response in urban settings, especially when public transit vehicles encounter unexpected medical emergencies while in operation.