Montreal airport security guard struck by vehicle on arrivals ramp hospitalized
Man in his 40s struck while directing traffic at Montreal-Trudeau Sunday; driver remained at scene. Sûreté du Québec investigating.
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A security guard in his 40s was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at Montreal-Trudeau airport on Sunday around 3:30 p.m. Emergency services transported him to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident happened on a ramp leading to the airport's arrivals section. The driver remained at the scene and is expected to meet with investigators from the Sûreté du Québec. The driver could face possible charges, though investigators have not specified what they might be.
Aéroports de Montréal confirmed the injured man was a security guard assigned to traffic control. Police closed off a section of the arrivals area during their investigation, disrupting traffic flow. The airport deployed additional security personnel to help travellers navigate during the closure. The perimeter was lifted after the investigation concluded.
The incident comes less than a month after another airport worker died on August 25 after being struck by aircraft backing up on a runway — a death that prompted safety complaints from airport employees about working conditions.
The facts
What happened to the security guard at Montreal-Trudeau airport?
A security guard in his 40s was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on the arrivals ramp at Montreal-Trudeau airport on Sunday, September 20, 2026 around 3:30 p.m. He was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Who is investigating the incident?
The Sûreté du Québec is investigating. The driver remained at the scene and is expected to meet with investigators, who have not yet specified what charges the driver might face.
How did the incident affect airport operations?
Police closed off a section of the arrivals area during their investigation, disrupting traffic flow. Montreal-Trudeau deployed additional security personnel to help travellers navigate during the closure, and the perimeter was lifted after the investigation concluded.
