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Montreal airport worker dies after being struck by passenger plane on runway

Oscar Robayo, a 39-year-old ramp agent, was hit by a French bee Airbus A350 during ground operations on Monday evening. The plane was preparing for a flight to Paris-Orly from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Police have ruled out a criminal investigation, but Canada's Transportation Safety Board and Quebec's workplace safety board are investigating.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 14:38

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