Worker killed by falling tree branch in Montreal backyard Man killed by falling tree branch in Montreal Aug 14, 2025 Aug 14, 2025 Updated Aug 14, 2025 SMS Email A Montreal police vehicle is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi CMU/ SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MONTREAL - A man in his 50s died after he was struck by a falling tree branch in western Montreal while on the job.First responders were called Wednesday morning to a private residence in Dorval, Que.The man was cutting trees in a backyard when a branch fell on him.Montreal police say the man was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital in critical condition. His death was confirmed Wednesday evening in hospital.The province's workplace safety board, known as the CNESST, is investigating the death.This report by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was first published Aug. 14, 2025. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. All rights reserved. SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Quebec Disaster Labour Social More Ontario Stories Ontario judge grants injunction allowing consumption sites to stay open for now Toronto mayoral hopefuls try to pin front-runner Olivia Chow on taxes at debate Quebec north shore communities cut off as crack forces closure of main bridge Ontario man arrested, awaiting U.S. extradition for alleged global ransomware crimes Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy Residents uneasy after 2 people shot at same north Toronto intersection within 24 hrs Experts say early report suggests Delta plane descended too fast before Toronto crash Student charged, firearms seized after threats against Ontario school: police Ontario pharmacists can prescribe for 13 common ailments as of Jan. 1 You might be interested in +6 Long-term care workers across N.S. take strike votes, prepare for job action +5 CP photographer looks back on iconic 2002 shot of young Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Fact File: Ontario ad that quoted Reagan isn't 'fake,' but what's the context behind his words? +4 Ford says he won't apologize for anti-tariff ads that scuttled trade talks with U.S. Sponsored Content Credit unions empower small business owners to succeed It’s a little-known fact that Canada’s credit unions are among the country’s stron… Events Coming Up in October Similar Stories From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious? Judge says $510M in fees for lawyers in treaty case was unreasonable First Nation files lawsuit demanding Aboriginal title over lands in western Quebec
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