{
  "id": 13133788,
  "title": "Workers rescued from Montreal highrise after platform malfunction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/workers-rescued-from-montreal-highrise-after-platform-malfunction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12097061/montreal-rescue-highrise-platform-malfunction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two window repair workers were safely rescued from a Montreal highrise on Friday morning after their platform malfunctioned and they became stranded 14 storeys above the ground. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. at the 1001 Robert Bourassa Blvd. building, located near de la Gauchetière Street.\n\nThe Montreal fire department received the alarm and swiftly dispatched rescue crews to the scene. According to a fire department spokesperson, the platform became stuck and derailed by approximately three feet. Rescue crews were lowered from the roof and secured the workers before bringing them safely to the ground.\n\nNo injuries were reported, and Montreal police were present to secure the surrounding area. The on-site superintendent expressed relief that the workers are unharmed, describing the situation as worrisome. The province’s workplace safety board has taken over the investigation to determine the cause of the malfunction.",
  "summary": "Two people repairing windows are safely on the ground after hanging multiple storeys in the air when their platform malfunctioned.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two window repair workers rescued from 14-story highrise in Montreal.",
    "Platform malfunction stranded workers 3 feet above ground.",
    "No injuries reported, investigation underway by workplace safety board."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Workers rescued from Montreal highrise after platform malfunction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/workers-rescued-from-montreal-highrise-after-platform-malfunction-13136239",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:31:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}