Woman dead, child in critical condition after boat capsizes in Quebec / The Toronto Star
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 7:20 pm permalink
A tragic boating accident unfolded in Quebec's Mauricie region Saturday morning as a vessel capsized, resulting in a fatality and leaving a child in critical condition. Emergency responders tackled the situation amid profound local shock and disbelief over the unfolding calamity.
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