Three individuals were part of a collision involving two vehicles, leading to the temporary closure of boulevard des Allumettières to the west of downtown Gatineau, Quebec, on Friday. The Gatineau police informed Radio-Canada that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on boulevard des Allumettières, situated between chemin Vanier and boulevard des Grives. Although authorities did not specify the exact number, they mentioned that there were significant injuries resulting from the crash.
Due to the ongoing closure of boulevard des Allumettières in the vicinity, traffic congestion issues have arisen as motorists seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area. The boulevard is a crucial east-west corridor in Gatineau.