Emergency Response in Progress as Window-Washing Platform Malfunctions in Montreal’s Downtown
Emergency services are currently on the scene in downtown Montreal where a window-washing platform malfunctioned, leaving two workers stranded outside a high-rise building on Friday morning.
The Montreal fire department (SIM) swiftly responded to the incident near the intersection of Boulevard Robert-Bourassa and Rue De La Gauchetière around 7:45 a.m.
The dedicated rescue team from SIM is actively working to safely retrieve the two window washers, reassuring the public that their lives are not at immediate risk.
In addition to the fire department, Montreal police (SPVM) officers have also arrived to manage traffic around the affected area.
Fortunately, Urgences-santé has confirmed that there are no reported injuries stemming from the incident.
