Explosion in Quebec sends 8 people, including 4 children to hospital

An explosion in Saint-Constant, a city on the south shore of Montreal, has sent two families to hospital with severe burns. Eight people, including four children, were sent to hospital.

According to authorities, the two families were gathered in a backyard when the garage behind them exploded. At around 9:40 p.m., police received several 911 calls from neighbours saying the building on Breton Street was on fire. Authorities say firefighters found the victims on the front lawn of the home and the home across the street.

Luc Lapointe, chief of operations of the fire department of Grandes-Seigneuries, told Global that all eight people suffered severe burns to different parts of their bodies

Multiple ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transport the victims to a Montreal hospital. None are in life-threatening condition.

Matilda Cerone reports.