Three individuals lost their lives in a crash involving a sedan and a transport truck on Thursday evening on Route 11 in the northern region of New Brunswick. The incident occurred close to the Black Point vicinity, which is part of the Heron Bay community encompassing Dalhousie.
Authorities disclosed that the 25-year-old car driver and two passengers, aged 18 and 27, perished at the scene. The deceased individuals hailed from Moncton, Dalhousie, and Campbellton, although specific details regarding their relationship were not provided. The driver of the transport truck was treated at a hospital and subsequently discharged.
RCMP Sgt. Rejean Richard from the Campbellton detachment reported that the police, along with the Belledune Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick, promptly responded to the incident around 7 p.m. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting that the car veered across the center line, resulting in a direct impact with the truck.
Richard noted that the road conditions were slightly wet at the time of the collision, albeit nothing extraordinary. Following an 11-hour closure due to the crash, the affected section of Route 11 between Exit 357 and Exit 375 in Benjamin River has since been reopened by the authorities.
“While we continue our investigation, we have reopened the highway section that was shut down for 11 hours due to the tragic accident,” Richard stated. He expressed regret over the occurrence of fatal collisions, emphasizing the desire for such incidents to be less frequent.
