2023 Amqui truck attack
| 2023 Amqui truck attack | |
|---|---|
  Amqui 2023 Amqui truck attack (Eastern Quebec)  2023 Amqui truck attack (Canada) | |
| Location | Amqui, Quebec, Canada |
| Date | March 13, 2023 ≈ 3:00 p.m. (EST, UTC−05:00) |
Attack type | Vehicle-ramming attack |
| Weapons | Pickup truck |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Injured | 9 |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Accused | Steeve Gagnon |
On March 13, 2023, a pickup truck hit eleven pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec, Canada, killing two and injuring nine.[1][2] A male driver attempted to flee the scene but was arrested.[3] Police described the incident as premeditated and deliberate.[4][5]
Incident
The incident happened around 3:00 p.m. EST in Amqui, a town 350 kilometers (220 miles) northeast of Quebec City in Canada.[6] A code orange was declared at the Amqui hospital, which indicates a high casualty incident.[7] A witness said victims were spread over hundreds of metres.[8]
Nine people were injured in the incident, including a baby and a toddler. Three victims remain in the hospital under critical condition.[4]
Accused
The accused, Steeve Gagnon, 38,[9] turned himself into the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) after attempting to flee the scene.[3] Police, who said that he is from the area, arrested him for a hit and run causing death.[8] He is facing two charges for dangerous driving causing death.[10]
Gagnon entered no plea. His next court appearance is to be scheduled on April 5. He remains in police custody.[9]
Reactions
Premier François Legault offered his support to residents of Amqui after conversing with the town's mayor.[11]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed his concern to the town, stating "My heart is with the people of Amqui, Quebec today. As we learn more about the tragic events that have taken place, I’m keeping everyone affected in my thoughts."[11]
See also
References
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- ^ Williams, Nia (2023-03-14). "Two dead, nine injured after being struck by van in Canada's Quebec". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ a b Olson, Isaac (2023-03-13). "2 dead after multiple pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Amqui, Que". CBC. Archived from the original on 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ^ a b "Canada: Police believe fatal Quebec truck crash was deliberate". BBC News. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Man booed, charged with dangerous driving causing death in 'horrific' Amqui, Que. crash | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Two dead, nine injured after vehicle hits pedestrians in Quebec town of Amqui". The Globe and Mail. 2023-03-13. Archived from the original on 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "2 dead, 9 injured after truck hits pedestrians in Quebec". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ a b "2 dead, 9 injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians in Quebec's Lower St. Lawrence region". Montreal. 2023-03-13. Archived from the original on 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ a b Lapierre, Matthew; Watts, Rachel; Cabrera, Holly (2023-03-14). "Police say Amqui, Que., crash was deliberate, victims chosen at random". CBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
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- ^ a b "At least 2 dead after driver hits pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec. What to know | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.