The City of Sainte-Hyacinthe, situated in Quebec’s Montérégie region, has announced an incident leading to the evacuation of a local CEGEP. The city’s news release, issued shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, did not provide specific details about the nature of the incident. Additionally, certain adjacent streets will be closed as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have confirmed the presence of emergency response teams at the scene to address the situation. According to a representative from the provincial police, the incident is believed to be connected to a laboratory; however, fortunately, there have been no reported injuries thus far. Further updates on this developing story are expected.