Criminal probe opened after worker killed in construction site collapse near Montreal
CTV Montreal05.21.2025
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TL;DR
A criminal investigation has been launched following a fatal construction site collapse in Mascouche, near Montreal. A worker was killed when a concrete structure gave way during a municipal water retention basin project. Several other workers were injured in the incident. Quebec's workplace safety board and local police are involved in the investigation to determine the cause and any negligence associated with the collapse. The community is deeply affected by the tragedy, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the construction industry.