On Friday, August 28, 2026, a heavy truck flipped over at the exit of the Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge on the South Shore of Montreal, spilling its load of Kraft Dinner powder onto the roadway.
The accident occurred at the bridge’s south‑side exit, a critical point of the highway that links Montreal with its South Shore suburbs. The Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge is a primary crossing that handles thousands of vehicles each day, serving both commuters and freight traffic.
When the vehicle overturned, a large quantity of the powdered product was released, coating the pavement and surrounding area. Kraft Dinner is a widely sold instant pasta dish in Canada, and the dry powder created a slippery surface that required immediate attention.
Emergency responders arrived promptly to secure the scene, assess safety hazards, and begin the removal of the material. The spill forced a temporary closure of the affected lanes while crews worked to clear the powder and verify that the road surface was safe for travel. Drivers were rerouted onto alternate paths until the cleanup was finished.
No injuries were reported, and no further details about the driver or the precise cause of the overturn were released at the time of reporting. Authorities said an investigation will be opened to review vehicle maintenance records, road conditions, and other factors that may have contributed to the loss of control.
The cleanup operation involved municipal and provincial agencies, which employed standard procedures for removing bulk dry goods from roadways. After the powder was cleared and the surface inspected, the bridge exit was reopened to traffic.
The incident underscores the need for rapid response on major transportation corridors such as the Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge, which remains a vital link for daily commuters and commercial vehicles between Montreal and its surrounding communities.