69-year-old woman dies after being struck by city bus in Montreal North

a 69-year-old woman has died after being struck by an STM bus in Montreal-North.

Montreal police (SPVM) have confirmed that a pedestian has died after a collision with an STM bus in the Montreal North borough on Tuesday evening.

The police said around 4:20 p.m. a 911 call was made reporting that a woman had been hit by a bus on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard near Lacordaire Boulevard.

“According to initial reports, the collision occurred when the victim was crossing Henri-Bourassa Boulevard heading north while the bus was travelling west on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard,” an SPVM spokesperson said.

The 69-year-old victim was found under the bus and suffered serious injuries. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing.