Traffic controller in critical condition after being struck by a plane in Montreal

MONTREAL — A traffic controller was reportedly struck by an aircraft that was backing up on a runway at Montreal’s International Airport.

He is now in a life-threatening condition at the hospital.

Emergency services were reportedly called to the scene around 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

Officers and crime scene investigators are on site to determine the causes of the accident.

The Montreal Police Service confirmed to The Canadian Press that the case will be transferred to the Commission on Standards, Equity, Health, and Safety at Work, as it is a workplace accident.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published August 24, 2026.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Articles: 135