At least six injured after driver ploughs into festivalgoers in Canada as fleeing suspect arrested

AT LEAST six people have been injured after a driver ploughed into festivalgoers in Canada. The vehicle hit multiple people at the St-Tite Western Festival in Quebec City, Canada around 4:30am local time Saturday morning. At least six people have been injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians at a festival in Canada Credit: Le Journal de Québec A man in his twenties has been arrested and is being interviewed by investigators Credit: Le Journal de Québec According to local police, a male suspect then fled the scene but was found and arrested at around 5:30am. Six people have been injured and hospitalized, but their conditions are currently unknown. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A man in his twenties is in custody and being interviewed by investigators, according to local outlets. A safety perimeter has been erected around the site and traffic will be redirected as an investigation continues. Three Quebec political party leaders were all expected to attend the festival on Saturday. Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette issued her condolences saying, “My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected by the events that took place at the Western Festival in St-Tite. “The ongoing investigation will determine the causes of this act.” Meanwhile, Pierre St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, called it a “distressing scene.” Most read in The Sun “My thoughts are with the injured individuals, their loved ones, and all those who witnessed the distressing scene in Saint-Tite,” he wrote on X. “Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly. Quebecers should be able to enjoy places where they can gather and celebrate safely.” The conditions of those injured are not known Credit: Le Journal de Québec The festival is set to continue as planned on Saturday, organizers said Credit: Le Journal de Québec Festival chiefs have said that Saturday’s events will go on as planned. “An isolated incident beyond our control occurred early this morning on Saint-Joseph Boulevard,” organizers said. “Our thoughts are with those involved and their families. We wish them a speedy recovery.” “The safety of our festival-goers, volunteers, and staff remains our top priority. The Festival is a festive event where everyone should feel safe. That’s why every effort is being made to ensure this.” The Minister of Homeland Security has said “all resources are being mobilized” and that “few details are known at this time.” This is breaking news. More to follow… Comment now