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One person dead after collapse at construction site north of Montreal
- On the morning of May 20, 2025, two underground retaining walls gave way at a construction site in Blainville, Quebec, resulting in the death of one worker and causing injuries to two additional workers.
- The collapse occurred amid recent heavy rain, raising questions about site stability and whether proper safety checks were performed before work.
- Approximately 20 workers were present at the site, and all were confirmed safe after authorities were notified of the incident shortly before noon when the walls collapsed and a mobile office fell into the excavation.
- Labour Minister Jean Boulet said, "It is with sadness that I learn of the death of a worker in the collapse," while police opened a criminal negligence investigation.
- The provincial workplace safety board and construction code agency began investigations, and the general contractor halted work at all sites pending inquiries.
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castanet.net
One worker dead, two injured after collapse at construction site north of Montreal
The underground walls of a construction site north of Montreal collapsed on Tuesday morning, killing one worker and injuring two others. Police in Blainville, Que., said they received a call around 11 a.m. after the underground walls of a commercial building under construction gave way. One worker w...
One Worker Dead, Two Injured After Collapse at Construction Site North of Montreal
The underground walls of a construction site north of Montreal collapsed on Tuesday morning, killing one worker and injuring two others. Police in Blainville, Que., said they received a call around 11 a.m. after the underground walls of a commercial building under construction gave way. One worker was taken to hospital with a leg injury and another was treated on site. Lt. Sara Tousignant said the collapse involved two underground retaining wall…
Prince George Citizen
One person dead after collapse at construction site north of Montreal
BLAINVILLE — Police say one person is dead after a structure at a construction site collapsed north of Montreal. The construction site is located in Blainville, Que. Police say they received a call around 11 a.m.
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