Montreal transit agency investigating death of man who fell onto subway tracks
The Société de transport de Montréal says the man was unable to get back onto the platform and was struck by a train at the Lionel-Groulx subway station.
Montreal's transit agency is investigating the death of a man in his 40s who fell onto subway tracks at the Lionel-Groulx station on Saturday. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) confirmed the man was unable to return to the platform and was struck by a train. Montreal police stated the death appeared accidental with no evidence of criminal intent.
Surveillance footage showed the man was not pushed and fell voluntarily. The STM is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and reminding passengers to stay behind the yellow lines on the platform to avoid such incidents.
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