Pedestrian dies after being struck by Stadium LRT train

A male pedestrian died after being struck by an LRT train near 82 Street and 113 Avenue, at approximately 7:30 p.m. tonight.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. this evening, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. While details are still preliminary at this time, witnesses tell police the male was struck by a northbound train near the Stadium LRT Station.

The male pedestrian, believed to be in his early 30s, was rushed to hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit has since taken over the investigation.

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