A 27-year‑old tree trimmer died on Wednesday after coming into contact with a low‑voltage Hydro‑Québec distribution line while performing tree‑trimming work in Montreal. The incident was recorded at 00:29:44 GMT on 26 August 2026, and authorities confirmed that electrocution was the cause of death.
The worker was engaged in routine pruning when he inadvertently touched the energized line. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to revive him. Hydro‑Québec officials identified the line as part of the city’s low‑voltage network that supplies residential and commercial customers.
Tree‑trimming crews in Montreal frequently operate in close proximity to Hydro‑Québec’s distribution system, which runs overhead throughout many neighborhoods. The presence of live wires is a known occupational hazard for personnel who must work near or around these utilities.
The fatal accident adds to the record of incidents involving contact with low‑voltage power lines during municipal maintenance activities. No additional injuries were reported, and the area was secured following standard safety protocols while investigators assess the circumstances surrounding the electrocution.