Shocking moment Montreal mayor Valerie Plante collapses while giving speech on live TV

Shocking footage captured the moment Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapsed mid-sentence while delivering a speech on live TV.

Plante was speaking at a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning when she suddenly became silent and fell to the ground.

Assistants rushed to her side and helped her walk to a nearby elevator. An ambulance took Plante to a hospital.

Since her health scare, Plante says she is feeling “better” and is currently in stable condition.

She spoke about the incident on Tuesday afternoon, giving her followers on X an update on her condition.

Shocking footage captured the moment Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapsed mid-sentence while delivering a speech on live TV

Plante was speaking at a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning when she suddenly became silent and fell to the ground

Assistants rushed to her side and helped her walk to a nearby elevator. An ambulance took Plante to a hospital

“This morning I felt uncomfortable during a press conference,” she wrote in French. 'Luckily I'm doing better. Thank you very much for your kind words and support.'

“I was able to meet with a medical team and I am doing well,” she added. 'But as a preventive measure and to get back into full shape, I will have to slow down the pace of my activities in the coming days.'

'I will also have to be absent from the Ville-Marie city council meeting tonight. Exceptionally, my elected colleagues in Ville-Marie will take over. I would like to thank you very much for your support. I feel blessed to be surrounded so well. It warms my heart.'

Her office explained that the mayor had experienced a “malaise” for the second time this year but was out of danger.

As a 'preventative measure', Plante will not attend the Ville-Marie city council meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Her office explained that the mayor had experienced a “malaise” for the second time this year but was out of danger

As a 'preventive measure', Plante will not attend the Ville-Marie city council meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening

It is not the first time that Plante has missed a work event due to illness. Earlier this year, a medical condition caused her to cancel her appearance at a press conference.

According to a care provider, she was suffering from a 'malaise' at the time.

Many sent their well wishes to Plante on social media, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault, who wished Plante a speedy recovery.

'I'm thinking of you, Valérie. Speedy recovery,” Trudeau responded to X.

'Glad you're doing well. Quick recovery,” Legault wrote.