A man in his late 50s died despite CPR after a single-vehicle crash near McArthur Avenue. The incident occurred close to a hydro pole and wires.
Vehicular accident
The paramedics stated that the man suffered from cardiac arrest and the firefighters and bystanders performed CPR after he was extricated from the vehicle by the fire crews. The man was transported to a healthcare facility where he was later declared dead.
The collision along with the construction on the Vanier Parkway resulted in a difficult traffic situation for the commuters. St. Laurent Boulevard is expected to be sealed off for the next few hours.
Importance of first aid training
Learning the essential life-saving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life. You can enroll in a first aid course to learn the necessary skills to help others during emergencies.
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