Quebec provincial police are looking into an incident that occurred north of Montreal after two children fell from the back of a moving vehicle, leaving one with injuries.
Officers responded Sunday morning to a call in St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Que., where they located an SUV operated by a woman in her 40s. Another woman, also believed to be in her 40s, was travelling as a passenger.
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According to police, five children aged eight to 12 were reportedly riding in the vehicle’s trunk when the rear hatch unexpectedly opened, causing two of them to fall out.
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One of the children was transported to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Investigators interviewed the driver before releasing her.
Police spokesperson Nancy Fournier said it remains too early in the investigation to determine whether any charges will be laid.
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