Fatal collision on A450 highway

One person died and another was seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars on the A450 highway near Brignais in the Rhône department on Monday morning.

Early morning accident

The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on a two-way stretch of the A450, which runs from Lyon to Saint-Étienne, and did not have a central reservation.

Head-on impact reported

According to the local newspaper Le Progrès, the two vehicles collided head-on. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Highway closure and traffic disruption

The A450 was closed for nearly three hours following the crash, with emergency services requiring the complete interruption of traffic in both directions to carry out their operations.

Extended closure and detours

An access ramp was also closed to secure the accident site. The highway remained closed until 7:45 a.m., causing significant traffic congestion in the Brignais area during the morning rush hour.

Local detours implemented

Traffic jams extended over several kilometers, prompting local authorities to set up detours to help drivers bypass the affected area.