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Fatal Crash on Gatineau’s Boulevard des Allumettières Leaves Two Dead, One Seriously Injured
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Crash Overview
Police in Gatineau, Quebec, reported that a single-vehicle accident occurred just before 2 a.m. in the Aylmer sector when an eastbound car left Boulevard des Allumettières east of Chemin Vanier. The vehicle, described as a heavily damaged light-coloured car, came to rest near Boulevard des Grives. The crash prompted the temporary closure of eastbound lanes between Chemin Vanier and Des Grives; the lanes have since been reopened.
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Victims and Injuries
All five occupants of the vehicle were women under the age of 25. Two occupants were pronounced dead—one at the crash scene and the second at a hospital. The remaining three were transported to hospital; one remains in serious but stable condition while the other two are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police Investigation and Road Closure
Gatineau police confirmed that the cause of the crash is under investigation. Officers noted that the incident involved a single vehicle and did not mention any other road users. The heavily damaged car remained in the closed section of the boulevard on Friday morning, providing visual evidence of the crash’s severity. After assessment and clearance, authorities reopened the eastbound lanes.
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Impact and Response
The accident resulted in a brief disruption to traffic on a major arterial road serving the Aylmer sector. Emergency responders attended the scene promptly, providing medical care and transporting the injured. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety for young drivers, though officials have not released further details pending the investigation’s outcome.