Severe Thunderstorm Hits Montreal, Causing Injuries and Damage
Severe thunderstorm causes damage, sends multiple people to hospital in Montreal

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A severe thunderstorm in Greater Montreal on Sunday resulted in injuries and property damage, prompting multiple hospitalizations. Six individuals, including two children, were treated, with one child in serious condition. The storm led to warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada about potential hazards.
- 01The storm affected the Greater Montreal area on Sunday, leading to multiple injuries and hospitalizations.
- 02Paramedics evaluated 11 individuals, sending six to the hospital, including two children, one in serious condition.
- 03A large tree fell on a parked car in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, but no injuries were reported from that incident.
- 04Environment and Climate Change Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several areas, including Montreal and Laval, prior to the storm.
- 05Residents were advised to seek immediate shelter and protect themselves from potential debris and hail during the storm.
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On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Greater Montreal area, causing significant damage and resulting in multiple hospitalizations. Urgences-Santé received a 911 call at 4:25 p.m. regarding an inflatable play structure that had been blown away in Ouellette Park, LaSalle. Upon arrival, paramedics assessed 11 individuals, transporting six to the hospital, including two children, with one child in serious condition. In a separate incident in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, a large tree fell onto a parked car on Leclaire Street, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Prior to the storm, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montreal and surrounding areas, cautioning residents about strong wind gusts, potential quarter-size hail, and heavy rainfall. The agency emphasized the importance of taking immediate cover during thunderstorms and protecting oneself from flying debris and hail. Such warnings are issued when thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging weather conditions, highlighting the need for public awareness and safety measures during severe weather events.
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The storm caused injuries and damage to property in the Greater Montreal area, affecting the local community's safety and emergency services.
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