Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by Eglinton Crosstown LRT test train: police | CBC News
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A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by an Eglinton Crosstown LRT train during a test run in Scarborough. The incident occurred near Pharmacy Avenue and Eglinton Avenue E around 1 p.m. A woman was transported to a trauma center with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. Metrolinx is collaborating with the TTC and emergency services to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The spokesperson expressed concern for those affected and appreciated the rapid response by emergency responders.
A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by an Eglinton Crosstown LRT train during a test run in Scarborough on Saturday, police say.
A woman was taken to a trauma centre with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries, paramedics said.
In an email to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for Metrolinx said the provincial transit agency is working with the TTC and emergency services to investigate the incident.
Our thoughts are with all impacted by this event and we thank emergency responders for their quick response, the spokesperson said.
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