Montreal transit agency investigates death of man who fell onto subway tracks – Montreal

Montreal’s transit agency is conducting an investigation after a man in his 40s died after falling onto the tracks at a metro station on Saturday.

The Société de transport de Montréal said the man was unable to return to the platform and was hit by a train at the Lionel-Groulx subway station.

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Montreal police confirmed the man’s age and the fact that his death appeared to be accidental.

A police spokesman said surveillance video showed the man was not pushed and there was no criminal intent.

The transit agency said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Meanwhile, his party reminded public transport users to stay behind the yellow line on the platform and maintain a safe distance from the train.