6 injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Quebec festival

CANADA 6 injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Quebec festival By Rebecca Lau Global News Posted September 19, 2026 11:36 am Updated September 19, 2026 11:50 am 1 min read View image in full screen A Quebec provincial police shoulder patch is seen in Montreal, on Sept. 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi. SDV LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Quebec provincial police say six people were struck and injured by a vehicle early Saturday morning in St.-Tite, Que., where a 10-day Western festival is being held. A spokesperson with Sûreté du Québec says police were called around 4:30 a.m. to Boulevard St-Joseph, after pedestrians were hit. Police say the vehicle fled the scene, but was found at around 5:30 a.m. in Quebec City. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. A man in his 20s was arrested and will be interviewed by investigators. According to police, the victims have varying injuries, including some that are serious. The town is currently hosting its annual Festival Western de St-Tite, a country-western event. Police say it’s unclear whether the incident was intentional, and that an investigation is underway. MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS Canada took the trade war to Trump’s backyard. Americans didn’t care Appeal hearing continues over fired Regina police chief Manitobans brace for dark mornings, lighter evenings after time change nixed 2 sudden deaths prompt public safety warning from Halifax police STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT In a statement, Premier Christine Fréchette said her thoughts are with the victims and that the ongoing investigation will determine what happened. She said she’s in close contact with the deputy premier and minister of domestic security, Ian Lafrenière. Lafrenière wrote in a statement on social media that few details are known but all resources are being mobilized, while thanking first responders. On social media, Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said his thoughts are with the injured and those who witnessed the scene, and praised first responders. Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a…