Eight people, including four children, were injured in a frightening incident in St-Constant, Quebec. According to authorities, there was a risk of an explosion.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at a residential building on Saint-Pierre Street. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a strong smell of gas.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a gas leak had occurred in the building. As a precautionary measure, they immediately evacuated the building and the surrounding area.
The eight injured individuals were taken to hospital for treatment. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening.
According to witnesses, the smell of gas was so strong that it could be detected from outside the building. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that they had never smelled gas that strong before.
The cause of the gas leak is still under investigation. However, authorities have confirmed that the gas company was called to the scene to shut off the gas supply to the building.
Residents were allowed to return to their homes once the gas levels were deemed safe. However, the building remains without gas until further notice.
The incident serves as a reminder for everyone to be vigilant and report any unusual smells or signs of gas leaks to the authorities immediately. It is also important to have gas appliances regularly inspected and maintained to prevent such incidents from occurring.
We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
