Canada: Pedestrian fatally struck by VIA train
The accident occurred at east of Rouge Hill Station.
Toronto police confirmed that the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at 9 p.m.
Information about his age was not provided at that time.
The closure lasted for approximately two hours after which Lakeshore East GO line partially reopened to provide regular service between Union and Guildwood and Pickering and Oshawa stations.
The passengers were shuttled by GO buses between Guildwood and Pickering to get to their scheduled trains.
(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)
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