UPDATE: pedestrian deceased involving 8th St NW, 3rd St NE train

UPDATE: A train collided with a pedestrian on 8th St SW in Portage. It happened Tuesday, June 13, at about 6:30 a.m.

A train going west collided with a pedestrian.

The 43-year-old man was walking on the railway and is from Portage la Prairie. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Portage la Prairie RCMP along with Canadian Pacific, continue to investigate.

PREVIOUS UPDATE:

RCMP have confirmed that the death of a pedestrian was involved in the incident. The City announced on Twitter at 9:19 a.m. that the railway crossings for 8th Street NW and 3rd Street NE have both reopened.

ORIGINAL STORY: A train has stopped on 8th Street NW and 3rd Street NE.

RCMP, as well as ambulance and fire department vehicles, are at the scene.

Please use the Tupper Street bridge to avoid the train.

We'll provide an update as additional information becomes available.

The 3rd Street NW and 8th Street NW railway crossings have been re-opened. https://t.co/ajMoOh5uBZ

— City of Portage (@CityofPortage) June 13, 2023