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Montreal transit agency investigating death of man who fell onto subway tracks

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 4). Montreal transit agency investigating death of man who fell onto subway tracks. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/montreal-transit-agency-investigating-death-of-man-who-fell-onto-subway-tracks/article_c98ce7c2-e48a-5c1a-afff-4a3012873fe4.html

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Montreal’s transit agency is investigating the death of a 40-something man who fell onto the tracks at the Lionel-Groulx subway station on Saturday. The man could not return to the platform and was hit by an approaching train, resulting in his death.
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On Saturday, Montreal's transit agency, The Société de transport de Montréal (STM), is investigating the death of a man in his 40s who fell onto subway tracks at the Lionel-Groulx station and was struck by an oncoming train. Police confirmed the man's age and determined that his death appeared accidental; surveillance footage showed he wasn't pushed, ruling out criminal involvement. The STM emphasizes they are investigating the circumstances of the incident and reminds passengers to stay behind yellow lines on platforms for their safety.

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MONTREAL The Société de transport de Montréal

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MONTREAL GPE · 2× The Société de transport de Montréal ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Société de transport de Montréal says the man was unable to get back onto the platform and was struck by a train at the Lionel-Groulx subway station.
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Montreal’s transit agency is investigating after a man in his 40s died after falling onto the tracks at a metro station on Saturday. asserted
man → investigate → Saturday
The Société de transport de Montréal says the man was unable to get back onto the platform and was struck by a train at the Lionel-Groulx subway station. asserted
man → say → station
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