A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
WINNIPEG — A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a train late Friday afternoon.
The incident happened at around 4:55 p.m. on the tracks near Concordia Avenue East and Peguis Street in Transcona.
Police responded to the scene and learned the man had been walking on the tracks when he was hit by the westbound train.
Police are continuing to investigate and remind the public to exercise extreme caution when around active rail lines.
