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Child dies in car crash in northern Quebec

A Surete du Quebec logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

A child is dead following a collision on Friday between two vehicles in James Bay, in northern Quebec, over 1,000 km north of Montreal.

Quebec provincial police said they received a call at 12:35 p.m. about the crash.

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Police said five people were involved, four were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Police said the minor was already deceased when officers arrived at the scene.

The Cree Nation of Waskaganish offered condolences on social media, noting the child was a member of their community and urging emotional support for those affected.

The chief and council say the child was heading to a hockey tournament.

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