Calgary’s Red Line CTrains were brought to a standstill early Monday morning after a child was struck by a CTrain.
Police were called to the Somerset-Bridlewood Station at approximately 8 am, CPS told Daily Hive during a phone interview.
Traffic Advisory:
162 Ave at Shawville Way S.E., closed due to serious injury collision. Please use alternative routes in the area. #yyc #calgary pic.twitter.com/x5BgVVovVi
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) October 15, 2018
The child was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, but succumbed to their injuries a short time later.
Authorities say an investigation is currently ongoing.
Shuttle buses were put into place to ferry commuters between Fish Creek-Lacombe, Shawnessy, and Somerset-Bridlewood Station.
#CTRiders #RedLine #ShuttleBus CTrains are not moving from Fish Creek station to Somerset due to an accident. If you are at Somerset plz catch the Shuttle bus from #Stop4941 if you r at Fish Creek or Shawnessy, plz catch the shuttle bus from Bus loop area. https://t.co/9crv3Xgn32 pic.twitter.com/3fROK15w9J
— Calgary Transit (@calgarytransit) October 15, 2018
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