Two people died and a third person suffered critical injuries following a severe multi-vehicle collision on boulevard des Allumettières in Gatineau, according to local emergency services. The crash prompted major emergency responses and extended road closures as police launched an investigation into the fatal incident.
Emergency Response on Boulevard des Allumettières
Gatineau police and emergency medical services responded to the high-impact crash on boulevard des Allumettières, where first responders found multiple vehicles heavily damaged. According to police reports, two victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Paramedics transported a third individual to a hospital in critical condition.
The severity of the collision required the complete closure of sections of boulevard des Allumettières to allow police reconstruction experts to document the scene and collect evidence. Traffic in the surrounding area faced significant delays as commuters were rerouted away from the corridor.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Investigators from the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) are working to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal crash. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims pending notification of next of kin. Police are asking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision to contact local authorities to assist with the ongoing inquiry.
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