Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The city Officers Service (TBPS) has confirmed a second train-related death involving a pedestrian in the urban centre in less than a two-week period.
The most recent incidentoccurred Friday afternoonnear the intersection of South Water Street and Pearl Street near the marina. In an update released Tuesday afternoon, the TBPS declared officers with the primary response unit responded to the scene, where a 34-year-old the regional capital man was found dead. The forensic identification unit and traffic unit are involved in the examination, which has been classified as a sudden death.
A spokesperson for Canadian Pacific Kansas Community (CPKC) confirmed Friday’s incident involved a person and a CPKC train around the Pearl Street level crossing. Meanwhile, officers are also investigating a sudden death following a collision between a pedestrian and a train on the evening of April 25 near Fort William Road. A spokesperson for CPKC provided an emailed statement to CBC News on Monday emphasizing the importance of railway safety. “Rail safety education is substantial for everyone, whether you’re driving, walking or riding near the tracks.
“Operation Lifesaver extends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who lost their life in the recent rail incident in Thunder Bay.
Our goal is that everyone makes responsible choices and gets home safely each day,” wrote Terry Cunha. “Trespassing on railway property is illegal and dangerous. Pedestrians must always obey notice signs and devices. People must never walk on the railway tracks and railway rights of way, never use railway tracks as shortcuts, never climb on railway supplies or structures, and only cross tracks at [a] designated, marked crossing.” As well, CBC News has received an emailed statement from Operation Lifesaver, which is funded by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada. “Operation Lifesaver extends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who lost their life in the recent rail incident in Thunder Bay. Our thoughts are also with the train crew, first responders, witnesses, and everyone responding to and coping with this tragedy,” says the statement from Tuesday afternoon. The public education program, formed in 1981, aims to reduce collisions and trespassing incidents in order to save lives. “Trains can be quieter and faster than people expect, and they can take more than two kilometres to stop, even when urgent situation brakes are used right away,” the organization says. “The safest choice is to stay off the tracks and only cross at marked public crossings. We encourage families and citizens members to talk openly with kids and teens about rail safety.” People are also encouraged to avoid using headphones or mobile devices near railway crossings and corridors, as they may distract them from seeing an oncoming train. “Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to seek support through community mental health and local residents resources. Operation Lifesaver will continue working with communities across Canada to raise awareness about rail safety and encourage responsible behaviours around tracks and crossings.” Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at sarah.law@cbc.ca. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered onCBC Gem..
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