Montreal-area municipality warns of dangers of playing in snowbanks after near-tragedy averted
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Officials said a child was playing in a tunnel that had been dug out in a snowbank by the side of the road while snow-clearing operations were underway.
A community located just off the southwestern tip of the Island of Montreal is sounding off over the potential dangers of playing in snowbanks.
This comes after a tragedy was narrowly avoided Sunday in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
In a social media post, officials said a child was playing in tunnel that had been dug out in a snowbank by the side of the road.
The child was in the tunnel as a snow-clearing operation was underway on city streets.
The post goes on to say the child could have been buried in the snowbank were it not for the vigilance of a city employee.
The operator of the snow-clearing equipment spotted part of a toque sticking out and was able to stop at the last second, the post reads in French.
Officials went on to thank snow-removal crews who have not had a break since Jan. 12.
“The conditions are extremely demanding to bring the situation under control and provide safe traffic lanes for all users as quickly as possible,” the post said.