A man has died following a serious accident at Montreal’s Lionel Groulx metro station on Saturday, October 3, prompting a sharp rise in online searches for the station.
According to the Journal de Montréal, the man, who was in his 40s, accidentally fell onto the tracks on Saturday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m.
The Société de transport de Montréal, known as STM, said the train was unable to stop before the man could return to the platform.
Emergency crews, including advanced care paramedics, were dispatched to the station. The victim suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead.
Montreal police also responded to the scene. Authorities said the incident appeared to be accidental and was not considered criminal.
CityNews Montreal reported that the victim was a man in his 40s and confirmed later Saturday that he had died following the incident.
Several people who witnessed the accident were reportedly treated for shock.
The incident quickly attracted attention online, with searches for “Lionel Groulx” rising sharply on Google Trends in Canada.
STM reminded passengers to remain behind the yellow safety markings on metro platforms and avoid standing close to the edge while waiting for trains.
The transit agency is expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the accident.
