KINGSTON, Ont. – Police and the local coroner’s office are continuing to investigate the death of a pedestrian struck by a Via Rail train in Kingston, Ont.
The incident happened around noon Sunday just east of the city and the eastbound train was stopped for about five hours while authorities investigated.
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Police say service resumed shortly before 5 p.m.
A Via Rail spokeswoman said Sunday that the train was travelling from Toronto to Ottawa and Montreal, and was carrying 395 passengers.
Police say the victim is believed to be a Kingston-area man but his identity still needs to be confirmed.
Investigators say the death is not believed to be suspicious in nature.
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