A man has been rushed to hospital after an incident on the CN railway tracks in Hamilton’s north end.
Hamilton Paramedics Supervisor David Thompson says a man in his twenties suffered life-altering injuries after being struck by a train.
The incident happened around 9:15 a.m. Thursday near Wellington St. North and Birge St.
Thompson says the victim was rushed to a nearby trauma centre.
Hamilton police say they do not know the extent of the man’s injuries but they are considered to be serious.
Cst. Jerome Stewart said the train was stopped or moving very slowly when the man tried to crawl underneath to get by.
Police have closed Wellington St. in both directions for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Investigators are asking residents to avoid the area.
HPS is currently conducting an investigation in the area of Birge Street and Wellington Street with @CNRail. Wellington Street in both directions is closed for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area. #HamOnt
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) December 5, 2019
