Two people were pronounced dead and several others were injured after a collision on Route 105 in the Outaouais region of western Quebec on Friday, August 14, 2026, according to the Quebec provincial police.
The crash occurred on Route 105, a major highway that runs through the Outaouais area and serves as a key transportation corridor for the region. The incident took place during the afternoon hours, prompting an immediate response from provincial law‑enforcement officers who were already monitoring traffic on the route.
Quebec provincial police arrived at the scene shortly after the collision was reported. Officers secured the roadway, provided emergency assistance to those injured, and coordinated the transport of victims to nearby medical facilities. The police presence also facilitated the redirection of traffic while the site was cleared.
Authorities confirmed that two victims died as a result of the crash. Several other occupants of the vehicles involved sustained injuries of varying severity and were taken to hospitals for treatment. The exact number of injured persons has not been released, but officials described the count as “multiple.” Details regarding the condition of the injured individuals remain limited pending further updates from medical services.
The cause of the collision is under investigation. Police have not disclosed any information about factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, or potential driver error. Investigators are reviewing evidence at the scene and may request statements from witnesses who were in the vicinity at the time of the crash. Until the investigation is complete, officials have asked the public to avoid the area if possible, as traffic disruptions are expected while cleanup and forensic work continue.
The incident adds to a series of recent traffic accidents on Quebec’s highway network, underscoring the importance of ongoing road safety measures. Provincial police will release further findings once the investigation concludes.