In Montreal, Canada, Mayor Valérie Plante suddenly collapsed during a live TV press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning, sparking concerns about her well-being.
Per CTV News Montreal, Mayor Plante was addressing a question about homelessness in the city when she abruptly stopped speaking and fell to the ground.
A video capturing the incident shows Plante speaking briefly before a pause of approximately nine seconds, followed by her collapsing to the floor, surprising everyone present.
Plante appeared visibly distressed and unwell as her staff hurried to assist her.
Watch:
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapses during a press conference. pic.twitter.com/Th0GvrxKig
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 5, 2023
CTV News Montreal disclosed that although an ambulance was summoned to City Hall, Mayor Plante was not taken to the hospital.
According to the mayor’s press attachée, Catherine Cadotte, paramedics assessed her condition, and she was beginning to experience an improvement.
Plante’s office claimed that she suffered “a dizzy spell” and assured that she was no longer in danger.
Translation via Google Translate:
The mayor of Montreal suffered discomfort during a press conference and, fortunately, she is out of danger. She will receive all the required medical support and thanks you for your support.
La mairesse de Montréal a subi un malaise en conférence de presse et, heureusement, elle est hors de danger. Elle recevra tout l’accompagnement médical requis et vous remercie pour votre soutien. #polmtl
— Valérie Plante (@Val_Plante) December 5, 2023
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to Plante’s X post and wished her a “speedy recovery.”
Translation via Google Translate:
“I’m thinking of you, Valérie. Speedy recovery.
Je pense à toi, Valérie. Prompt rétablissement.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 5, 2023
