The City of Sainte-Hyacinthe in the Montérégie region of the province has announced the evacuation of a local CEGEP due to an unspecified incident. The city issued a news release shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, mentioning that certain nearby streets would be closed as a result.
Emergency teams are currently present at the scene, and road closures are in effect at the intersections of Bienville Avenue and Sicott Street, Boullé Avenue and Laurier Boulevard W, as well as Guy-Daudelin Street and Castelneau Avenue.
According to a provincial police spokesperson, the incident seems to be related to a laboratory, with no reported injuries at this time.
Further updates on this developing situation will follow.
