An emergency rescue operation is underway in downtown Montreal as a platform carrying workers washing windows has tilted dangerously near the 14th floor of a high-rise building. The building, situated at 1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard close to de la Gauchetière Street West, across from Place Bonaventure, has been cordoned off.
Reportedly, one side of the platform hanging from the building has descended about three to four feet while workers were still on it. Fortunately, the employees are currently unharmed, as confirmed by the Montreal fire department. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m., as stated by Montreal police.
Multiple firefighting teams, including experts in high-angle rescue, have been dispatched to the location. Stay tuned for further updates.