On Saturday morning, around 4:30 a.m., a vehicle entered a gathering of festival-goers at the Festival Western de Saint‑Tite in the Mauricie region of Quebec. The impact injured six attendees, all of whom were transported to hospital for treatment. The driver, identified as a man in his 20s, left the scene immediately after the collision.
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers responded to the incident and began a search for the suspect and the vehicle. About an hour after the attack, police reported spotting the vehicle in the area surrounding Quebec City, confirming that the suspect had moved away from the festival location.
The Festival Western de Saint‑Tite is an annual country‑music event that draws large crowds to the small town of Saint‑Tite. The incident occurred during the early hours of the festival, a time when many attendees were still present in the vicinity of the event grounds. Authorities have not released further details about the motive behind the vehicle‑driven attack.
Six individuals were hospitalized as a result of their injuries, though the extent of their conditions has not been disclosed. The SQ continues to investigate the case, focusing on locating the driver and determining any additional charges. The festival organizers have not issued a statement regarding the continuation of the event or any security measures that may be implemented in response to the incident.