C-Train strikes 2 pedestrians
Woman in critical condition with life-threatening injuries
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 | 7:14 PM MT
CBC News
Calgary police cordoned off areas around the Heritage C-Train station while they investigated. (Zulekha Nathoo/CBC) Two people were taken to a Calgary hospital after a C-Train struck them at a marked intersection at the Heritage station.
The man and woman, believed to be travelling together, were waiting with a group of people for a CP Rail freight train to clear the crossing at about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.
The pair started to cross after the freight train passed, but were hit by a northbound C-Train.
The barrier arms, lights and sirens — meant for both trains — were activated at the time, said acting Duty Insp. Keith Cain.
The woman, believed to be in her mid-30s, is in critical condition, while the man, believed to be in his mid-40s, suffered minor injuries.
Heritage Drive S.W. was closed at Macleod Trail and Haddon Road for a few hours as police investigated.
Shuttle buses took passengers between Heritage and Chinook stations until C-Train service was restored between the two stops.
With files from Zulekha NathooShare Tools
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