6 injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Quebec festival
Quebec provincial police say six people were struck by a vehicle and injured in the early hours of Saturday morning in St.-Tite, Que., where a 10-day festival is being held.
Six individuals were injured by a vehicle in St.-Tite, Quebec, on Saturday morning during a 10-day Western festival. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Boulevard St-Joseph, where pedestrians were struck. Quebec provincial police were promptly alerted to the scene. The suspect vehicle was located later in Quebec City, and a man in his 20s was apprehended.
Police have confirmed that the victims sustained a range of injuries, some of which are deemed serious. The ongoing investigation into the incident is currently unclear whether the attack was intentional. Premier Christine Frechette expressed her condolences to the victims and emphasized that the ongoing probe will reveal the circumstances surrounding the event.
She also stated that she is closely monitoring the case alongside Deputy Premier Ian Lafrenière and Minister of Domestic Security Lafrenière. Lafrenière confirmed that all resources are being allocated to the investigation and thanked the first responders. The Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon also voiced his support for the injured and those who witnessed the scene, commending the efforts of the first responders.
The town is currently hosting its annual Festival Western de St-Tite, a country-western celebration.
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