On October 22, 2026, a driver lost control of a vehicle and collided with a residential building on Girouard Avenue near Sherbrooke Street in the Notre‑Dam‑de‑Grâce neighbourhood of Montreal. The impact ignited a fire and caused a gas leak, leading police and emergency crews to evacuate nearby residents.
Montreal police (SPVM) and fire responders arrived at the scene to manage the blaze and contain the gas leak while ensuring the safety of those displaced from the surrounding homes.
The incident prompted the evacuation of residents in the immediate area while officials worked to secure the building and address the hazardous conditions.