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Woman Dies After Being Hit by Street Sweeper on Montreal’s South Shore

On Tuesday, a 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a street sweeper in Boucherville, Que., at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Iberville Street, according to the Service de police de l'agglomération de Longueuil .
A contractor hired by the municipality operated the street sweeper, prompting Police to secure a perimeter and close Iberville Street between Samuel-de-Champlain and Quesnel streets.
Police classify the collision as accidental, with an investigation currently underway to examine the circumstances surrounding the death near Samuel-de-Champlain Street.
The City of Boucherville issued a statement describing the incident as a "tragic event" and offered condolences to those affected on the South Shore.
Iberville Street remains closed to traffic between Samuel-de-Champlain and Quesnel streets while investigators process the scene to determine contributing factors.

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