Police investigation underway after deadly collapse at Blainville, Que., construction site
Two support walls fell inward during work on the foundation of a 15-storey building on May 20. One person died and three others were injured. The union representing some of the workers at the site is now raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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