Ground crew worker in critical condition after being struck by a plane in Montreal
A ground crew worker is in critical condition after being struck by an aircraft while it was backing up on a runway at Montreal’s International Airport. Local authorities and safety commissions have launched an investigation into the workplace accident.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the high-risk nature of airport ground operations and the necessity of strict safety protocols in aviation.
A ground crew worker was reportedly struck by an aircraft that was backing up on a runway at Montreal’s International Airport.
He is now in a life-threatening condition at the hospital.
Emergency services were reportedly called to the scene around 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Officers and crime scene investigators are on site to determine the causes of the accident.
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