Thunderstorm knocks out power for thousands in Montreal region

Thousands are without power in the Montreal region Monday evening as a thunderstorm roars overhead.
According to Hydro-Québec, almost 17,600 Montrealers lost electricity, while more than 15,000 in the Montérégie region are also affected. About 3,100 customers in the Laurentians and 2,200 in Laval are also in the dark.
In most regions, Hydro-Québec says power should be restored by 11 p.m. Check the company’s outage map for details on power interruptions in your a