Montreal authorities are expressing concern for the well-being of a 52-year-old man who became trapped between a building wall and a motorboat during a towing operation on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the Sud-Ouest borough, near the intersection of Dumas Street and Allard Street.
Witnesses reported that the 77-year-old driver was reversing with the boat in tow when the accident happened. The victim, a pedestrian, was found in cardiac arrest upon the arrival of emergency medical services and was promptly transported to the hospital in critical condition.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the causes and circumstances surrounding the tragic event. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.