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CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Man, child dead after collision in Lac-Saguay
A Sûreté du Québec badge is visible in Montreal on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) A man in his 40s and a 10-year-old child are dead after a collision with a cube truck in Lac-Saguay, in Quebec's Laurentians region, on Sunday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says emergency services were called to the scene at 5 p.m. on Route 117 near du Lac Road. The SQ says it has reason to believe the driver lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to hydroplaning, before colliding with a truck travelling in the opposite direction. When emergency services arrived, the man and child were taken to hospital, where they were declared dead. The driver of the cube truck suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing to determine the causes and circumstances of the collision. – This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 7, 2024.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
How to stay safe while driving during flood watches
Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Rain in the Twin Cities on Wednesday left several streets underwater and cars stuck. Flooding is the second-deadliest weather event over the past 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most of the Twin Cities metro and parts of central Minnesota are under a flood watch until 7 a.m. Thursday. "It was pretty crazy there for a moment," said Mario Villella. "I noticed my car coming to a stop and then it kind of just stalled and wouldn't start again." Villella, who was driving near Lake Harriet, was okay, though his car wasn't left in the best shape. It's a lesson that AAA Minneapolis says you should avoid at all costs. "There's no way to tell how deep standing water is on flooded roads," said Brynna Knapp of AAA Minneapolis. "Driving through it can really cause your vehicle to stall and cause severe damage to the vehicle." Another danger during the downpours is hydroplaning. "Slow down and avoid hard braking," Knapp said when asked about safety tips. "Avoid turning sharply as well." Driving experts say, if possible, the best is to avoid being behind the wheel during downpours. Rachel Syring was out and about after driving to the airport. "It was definitely scary though with the flooding. I dropped my partner off at the airport and they closed off a couple of streets," said Syring. Experts say the most important takeaway is to watch out for puddles. "I think I kind of underestimated how much water was over here," said Villella.
