In a video posted to Instagram on October 20, a man can be seen doing a backflip onto a Montreal metro train from a station platform above the track. The video shows him land successfully on top of the train but fall off after a few steps while attempting to jump down. He then rolls onto the platform as surprised passengers look on. The video ends after a short replay that zooms in on passengers' faces. Editor's Choice: Legault & Dubé Explained Why Quebecers Are Still Struggling To Flatten The COVID-19 Curve The Instagram post was by Vincent Leblanc, 20, a self-proclaimed "adrenaline junkie." He told MTL Blog: "I’m from New Brunswick and we don’t have any metros over there, it’s always been on my bucket list to flip onto a train or a bus, so I had to do it when I got to Montreal." Leblanc captioned the Instagram post, "when you’re late but karma’s a bitch." View this post on Instagram When you’re late but karma’s a bitch🤯🤬 #montreal #metro #backflip #fail #sendit #actionfigures #actionsports #montroyal #flip #flips #canada #quebec #failarmy A post shared by Vince🤪 (@vince.erc) on Oct 20, 2020 at 10:58am PDT In a statement shared with MTL Blog, the STM said that it's "aware of this video and the information is already in the hands of [its] Safety and control team." "The STM strongly condemns such acts, which are extremely dangerous," it continued. "It could have led to serious injury or even death, and/or damaged the train and cause a metro interruption."
