Montreal-area municipality warns of dangers of playing in snowbanks after near-tragedy averted
The child was in the tunnel as a snow-clearing operation was underway on city streets.
The post goes on to say the child could have been buried in the snowbank were it not for the vigilance of a city employee.The operator of the snow-clearing equipment spotted part of a toque sticking out and was able to stop at the last second, the post reads in French.Officials went on to thank snow-removal crews who have not had a break since Jan. 12.
“The conditions are extremely demanding to bring the situation under control and provide safe traffic lanes for all users as quickly as possible,” the post said.The Montreal area has been pummelled by a series of snow events, leaving municipalities scrambling to clear streets and leaving mountains of snow piled up waiting to be removed.
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