A pedestrian hit by a train in central London early this morning has died in hospital.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene at around 6am after reports a westbound train had hit a person, London police said. The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
Multiple level crossings were blocked as a train was stopped along York Street between Ridout and Egerton streets during the ongoing investigation, police said. They confirmed the roads were open by 10am
“We are not sharing any information regarding the pedestrian until next of kin has been notified,” said Const. Sandasha Bowe. “We can say that there is nothing to indicate that this death is suspicious.
London Police and CN Rail Police are continuing to investigate.
Multiple roads were blocked by the stalled train while police investigated. (Michelle Bott/ CBC News)
Environment Canada issued a fog warning for the London-Middlesex area Wednesday morning due to “significantly reduced” visibility.
The Met Office said travel was expected to be hazardous in some places and urged motorists to slow down, watch for tail lights and be prepared to stop.
Active Incident – Crews on scene at a serious incident involving a train and a pedestrian in and around York and Maitland. The train is stopped and there are several blocked level crossings. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/Sr1n8fkrYq
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Anyone with information is asked to call the London Police Department at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
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