Train Headed Towards Montreal Hits Pedestrian, Causing Serious Injuries
Morning service on Mont-St-Hilaire line cancelled.
A Montreal-bound commuter train, on the Mont-St-Hilaire commuter line, struck a pedestrian near the Saint Bruno-De-Montarville station along Highway 116.
The pedestrian was hospitalized with serious lower body injuries. Several passengers on board the train were treated for shock.
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The incident occurred around 6:15 AM.
As a result of the accident, trains 803, 805, 807 and 809 from Mont-Saint-Hilaire to Central station have been cancelled.
Buses on the 200 circuit and at Longeuil Metro Station will be accepting train fares.