Montreal, Canada – The mayor of Montreal suddenly collapsed while giving a press conference on live TV at City Hall Tuesday morning, raising concerns about her health.
CTV News Montreal reported that Mayor Valérie Plante was answering a question about homelessness in the city when she stopped talking and crumpled.
The video below shows Plante briefly speaking before pausing for about nine seconds. She then sinks onto the floor, to everyone’s surprise.
Plante is clearly distressed and unwell as her staff rushes to her assistance.
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Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapses during a press conference. pic.twitter.com/Th0GvrxKig
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CTV News Montreal revealed that an ambulance was called to City Hall, but Plante was not transported to the hospital.
The mayor’s press attachée Catherine Cadotte said paramedics examined her, and she was starting to feel better.
Plante’s X account claimed she suffered “a dizzy spell” and that she was out of danger.
La mairesse de Montréal a subi un malaise en conférence de presse et, heureusement, elle est hors de danger. Elle recevra tout l’accompagnement…
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