Calgary Police Suspect Impairment in Man’s Serious Injury from CTrain Accident

Accident at Calgary’s Lions Park CTrain Station Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured

In an early morning incident at Calgary’s Lions Park CTrain station, a pedestrian sustained serious injuries after an unfortunate fall between two train cars. The accident occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Monday when a man in his 30s attempted to reboard the CTrain after having alighted moments earlier.

Investigation into CTrain Pedestrian Accident

Calgary police are actively investigating the incident, which has been attributed to suspected impairment on the part of the pedestrian. As the train departed the station, the individual fell between the first and second cars. Unaware of the incident, the train operator continued the journey without interruption.

Impact on Calgary Transit Services

The serious accident prompted an immediate response from emergency services. The injured pedestrian was swiftly transported to the hospital to receive necessary medical attention. Subsequently, the Lions Park CTrain station remained closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation, leading Calgary Transit to implement shuttle services for travelers along the Red Line route.

Appeal for Witnesses and Information

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the accident or has additional information to come forward to aid the investigation. Witnesses can contact the police directly at 403-266-1234. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

This incident serves as a reminder for all pedestrians and train passengers to exercise caution and remain vigilant around train stations to prevent similar accidents.