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Man's death in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., linked to potential chemical poisoning

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A man died in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, on Friday night from suspected chemical poisoning. Police responded to a 911 call reporting two unconscious individuals, finding a man and a woman. Chemical products used for outdoor work were found nearby, leading to temporary evacuation of neighboring homes. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the woman's condition is not specified. Several police officers also required medical attention for inhaling fumes but have since been released. The Quebec coroner's office and police are investigating.

  1. 1 Friday night (June 6, 2025), shortly before 10 p.m.: Sainte-Thérèse police received a 911 call reporting two people having health problems.
  2. 2 Friday night (June 6, 2025): Officers arrived, found a man and a woman unconscious, and found chemical products nearby. Neighboring homes were temporarily evacuated.
  3. 3 Friday night (June 6, 2025): First responders carried out CPR; the man was pronounced dead at the hospital. Several police officers needed medical attention but were released.
  4. 4 Ongoing: The Quebec coroner's office and police are investigating.
  • One fatality.
  • Several police officers required medical attention.
  • Temporary evacuation of neighboring homes.
  • Ongoing investigation by the Quebec coroner's office and police.
What: A man died after a possible chemical poisoning, and a woman was found unconscious. Several police officers also needed medical attention after inhaling fumes.
When: Friday night (June 6, 2025), shortly before 10 p.m.
Where: Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada. Neighboring homes were temporarily evacuated.
Why: Suspected chemical poisoning from chemical products used for outdoor work found nearby.
How: Police received a 911 call reporting two people having health problems. Officers arrived to find a man and a woman unconscious. First responders carried out CPR and transported them to the hospital. Chemical products were found, leading to fume inhalation by officers.

A man died in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, on Friday night from suspected chemical poisoning. Police responded to a 911 call reporting two unconscious individuals, finding a man and a woman. Chemical products used for outdoor work were found nearby, leading to temporary evacuation of neighboring homes. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the woman's condition is not specified. Several police officers also required medical attention for inhaling fumes but have since been released. The Quebec coroner's office and police are investigating.