FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique — Emergency services were called to a serious multi-vehicle collision on the Fort-de-France ring road near Pont de Chaînes on Friday morning, September 4, after three vehicles were involved in a crash.

The collision occurred at around 5 a.m. and involved a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction before a major impact involving other vehicles, according to local reports. Several people were injured, while the incident created difficult traffic conditions during the morning commute.

The crash quickly became a major public-safety concern because of its location on the heavily used road network connecting key parts of Fort-de-France and surrounding communities.

Firefighters and emergency responders were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to assist those involved and manage the disruption.

The incident has also renewed attention on road safety and dangerous driving risks in Martinique, particularly on major routes where early-morning traffic incidents can rapidly affect thousands of commuters.

Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the collision as Martinique residents follow further updates on those injured and the official investigation.