A Child Died After Getting Hit By A GO Train In Mississauga Last Night
"Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones as well as with our train crew and passengers."
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A child has died after getting hit by a GO Train near Dixie GO Station in Mississauga last night.
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On Tuesday, July 26, a few minutes before 9 p.m., Peel Regional Police confirmed in a tweet that the child was pronounced dead on the scene in the area of Lolita Gardens and Silver Creek Boulevard. Police received the call about the incident at 7:39 p.m.
Mississauga Fire confirmed that they responded to the call along with Peel Paramedics.
A spokesperson for Metrolinx told Narcity that it was the last westbound train on the Milton line that had been involved in last night's "tragic incident."
"Our thoughts are with [the child's] family and loved ones as well as with our train crew and passengers," James Wattie of Metrolinx told Narcity.
"This has had a profound impact on everyone involved, including our crew and passengers as well as Metrolinx staff."
Mississauga Mayor, Bonnie Crombie, also expressed her condolences to the family.
"Absolutely devastated to hear of the death of a young 4 year old child who was tragically hit by a train tonight," Crombie said in a tweet.
"The loss of a child is nothing short of a tragedy and my heart goes out to their family and loved ones as they grieve this indescribable and immeasurable loss."
A spokesperson for Peel Regional Police told Narcity that they haven't yet confirmed the child's age or gender.
Wattie confirmed that there were about 360 passengers on board the train at the time of the collision.
"We understand last night's tragic incident was also very upsetting to many customers," Wattie said. "There are many excellent mental health supports in the community and we encourage them to reach out to someone if needed."
In an emailed statement sent later Wednesday afternoon, Wattie added that Metrolinx is helping out with the investigation.
"That includes questions surrounding the protections around rail lines. There are many aspects to rail safety, and investigators will look at all the factors. Safety is always our top priority," Wattie said.
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