GO Transit says one person is dead after an incident involving one of its trains, which caused significant service disruptions on the Kitchener Line on Thursday morning.
Metrolinx said the incident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. east of Guelph, where a person was struck by a GO train.
Emergency crews responded to the scene where the individual was pronounced deceased.
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Guelph Police confirmed the fatality but said they cannot provide details about the nature of the incident at this time.
They said the investigation is ongoing and further updates will be provided after family of the victim has been notified.
The collision took place in single-track territory, and GO Transit said this is contributing to both the duration and scale of the disruption.
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Passengers travelling on the Kitchener Line between Kitchener and Brampton faced delays exceeding two hours, along with other service cancellations.
In an update Thursday afternoon, GO transit said the area has reopened to traffic, and service on the Kitchener GO line has resumed following completion of the on-site investigation.
For more information and updates, travellers are advised to check the GO Transit website.
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