Three-Car Crash at La Brasserie Puts 85-Year-Old in ICU
An 85-year-old woman is in intensive care after a three-vehicle collision at the La Brasserie crossroads on Monday 9 November 2026.
A serious road accident involving three vehicles occurred on Monday 9 November 2026 at around 5:10 p.m. at the La Brasserie crossroads, a busy intersection in the central part of Mauritius.
The collision involved two private cars and one contract vehicle. The first private car was driven by a 63-year-old self-employed man from Curepipe. The second was driven by a 58-year-old self-employed man from Pont Colville, in the Nouvelle-France area. The third vehicle, a contract car, was driven by a 31-year-old engineer residing in Forest-Side.
The most seriously injured was the 85-year-old mother-in-law of the 63-year-old driver, who was seated in the rear right seat of his vehicle. She sustained facial injuries in the impact and was immediately taken to a private clinic. Due to the severity of her condition, she was admitted to the intensive care unit.
All three drivers were breathalysed at the scene. Every test returned a negative result, ruling out alcohol as a factor in the crash.
Police have opened an investigation and inquiries are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the collision.
La Brasserie is a residential and semi-urban area situated between Curepipe and Phoenix in the Plaines Wilhems district, one of the most densely populated parts of Mauritius. The crossroads there is a known traffic pinch point during the late-afternoon rush hour, when commuters from Port Louis and surrounding commercial zones are heading home.
Road safety remains a persistent concern in Mauritius. The country's road network carries a high volume of vehicles relative to its size, and intersections in the Plaines Wilhems district frequently see congestion and accidents, particularly during peak hours.
The condition of the elderly woman and the full findings of the police investigation had not been released at the time of publication.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La Brasserie in Mauritius?β
La Brasserie is a locality in the Plaines Wilhems district of central Mauritius, situated between the towns of Curepipe and Phoenix. It is one of the most densely populated districts on the island and experiences significant traffic congestion, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Were the drivers found to be drunk at the La Brasserie crash?β
No. All three drivers involved in the 9 November 2026 collision at La Brasserie were breathalysed at the scene and all returned negative results, meaning alcohol was not a factor according to on-site testing. The police investigation into the cause of the accident is continuing.
What hospital or clinic was the injured woman taken to after the La Brasserie accident?β
The 85-year-old woman was transported to a private clinic following the accident. Her condition was serious enough to require admission to the intensive care unit. The specific name of the clinic was not disclosed in the initial report.
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