Vendargues Accident Today: A9 Traffic Disrupted Toward Montpellier After Reported Crash

VENDARGUES, Hérault, France — Traffic on the A9 toward Montpellier was significantly disrupted Wednesday, September 23, 2026, following a serious incident involving a heavy goods vehicle on the motorway in the Gard.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. near Tavel and Roquemaure, where a heavy truck struck an overhead motorway sign structure. The impact left the structure across the carriageway and temporarily blocked all three lanes in the affected direction.

Emergency services responded to the scene, and the truck driver sustained minor injuries. He was treated by emergency personnel, while police and motorway crews worked to secure the area and remove the damaged structure and vehicle.

The incident caused substantial disruption for motorists travelling toward Montpellier, with traffic backing up in the surrounding area. Authorities implemented diversions while recovery operations were underway, and access to the motorway was temporarily restricted at Roquemaure.

By approximately 1:05 p.m., two lanes had reopened, although one lane remained closed while crews continued recovery and emergency repair work. The diversions introduced during the morning were subsequently lifted.

No fatality was reported in the latest updates, and the truck driver’s injuries were described as minor. Authorities have not indicated that other motorists were seriously injured in the incident.

Although online searches may associate the disruption with Vendargues, the reported crash location was farther north, around Tavel and Roquemaure on the A9. Motorists travelling between the Gard and Montpellier areas were advised to remain alert for residual congestion while repair operations continued.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, while motorway crews continue working to fully restore normal traffic conditions.