Ground handler dies after accident at Montreal-Trudeau airport

A fatal accident occurred at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on the evening of Monday, August 24, resulting in the death of a ground handling employee. The incident took place during preparations for the departure of French Bee flight BF5761, an Airbus A350-900 bound for Paris-Orly.

According to reports, the ground marshaller sustained severe injuries while the aircraft was being towed or moved on the tarmac prior to takeoff. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical attention, the employee succumbed to his injuries. The airport authority confirmed the fatality on Tuesday morning. An investigation is likely to follow to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the ground operations failure.