Montreal-area municipality warns of dangers of playing in snowbanks after near-tragedy averted – Montreal | 24CA News

A neighborhood situated simply off the southwestern tip of the Island of Montreal is sounding off over the potential risks of enjoying in snowbanks.

This comes after a tragedy was narrowly prevented Sunday in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

In a social media submit, officers mentioned a baby was enjoying in tunnel that had been dug out in a snowbank by the facet of the street.

The baby was within the tunnel as a snow-clearing operation was underway on metropolis streets.

The submit goes on to say the kid might have been buried within the snowbank have been it not for the vigilance of a metropolis worker.

The operator of the snow-clearing tools noticed a part of a toque protruding and was capable of cease on the final second, the submit reads in French.

Officials went on to thank snow-removal crews who haven’t 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 submit mentioned.

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The Montreal space has been pummelled by a collection of snow occasions, leaving municipalities scrambling to clear streets and leaving mountains of snow piled up ready to be eliminated.

And whereas they will look like a number of enjoyable to play on, the town is hoping its submit will resonate with dad and mom and can function a reminder of the attainable risks.

The submit has been shared over 1,600 occasions because it was first put on-line Tuesday night.

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