Whiteouts were the cause.  Strong winds had blown snow off the St. Lawrence River, shutting down all visibility for the drivers. This motor vehicle melee shut down a kilometre stretch of Highway 15 on Montreal's South Shore, prompting a major emergency intervention. Of the 200 vehicles involved, 50 were able to drive away on their own, but many of the cars were simply and totally destroyed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Whiteouts were the cause. Strong winds had blown snow off the St. Lawrence River, shutting down all visibility for the drivers. This motor vehicle melee shut down a kilometre stretch of Highway 15 on Montreal's South Shore, prompting a major emergency intervention. Of the 200 vehicles involved, 50 were able to drive away on their own, but many of the cars were simply and totally destroyed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiteouts were the cause.&nbsp; Strong winds had blown snow off the St. Lawrence River, shutting down all visibility for the drivers. This motor vehicle melee shut down a kilometre stretch of Highway 15 on Montreal's South Shore, prompting a major emergency intervention. Of the 200 vehicles involved, 50 were able to drive away on their own, but many of the cars were simply and totally destroyed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

February 19 - The Terrifying 200-Vehicle Pile-Up in Montreal

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