By Staff
BURLINGTON, ON November 10, 2012 Halton Police are currently investigating a collision between a westbound GO train and a pedestrian in the City of Burlington. This collision occurred at approximately 5:45pm just east of Guelph Line along Fairview Street.
Police and other Emergency services were called to the scene and located a single male in critical condition. He has been transported to Hamilton General Hospital for treatment. His prognosis is unknown and his identity is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin.
Due to the apparent seriousness of the injuries, the Halton Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit took carriage of the investigation with assistance from GO Transit Safety Officers and CN Police. No foul play is suspected at this time.
The tracks at this location have been partially reopened to rail traffic at restricted speeds.
The involved Go Train was carrying approximately 300 passengers, none of whom were injured in this incident.
This is the second serious accident involving a pedestrian and a GO train at a place other than a regular traffic crossing.
Any witness or person with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Chris Heffernan at 905-825-4747 ext. 5420.
