Man dies after being hit by métro at Lionel-Groulx station
A man in his 40s died after being struck by a train at the Lionel-Groulx métro station in Montreal on Saturday. Transit authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident and have reminded passengers to remain behind safety lines.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding transit infrastructure and pedestrian accidents in urban centers.
at 11:27 a.m. Last Updated: October 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. A man in his 40s died Saturday after he was struck by a métro at Lionel-Groulx station in Montreal.
The man fell on the tracks, Société de transport de Montréal spokesperson Renaud Martel-Théorêt said in a statement.
“The train wasn’t able to stop before the person could return to the platform,” Martel-Théorêt said.
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