In December 2023, an 18-year-old man’s suicide at Villa-Maria Metro station raised concerns about mental health and safety, prompting the Quebec coroner’s office to recommend immediate measures, including the installation of platform screen doors to prevent such tragedies. Over the past eight years, 92 suicides have occurred in the Montreal Metro, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced prevention strategies, as the transit authority grapples with financial constraints.
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