Police presence following incident involving train
September 9, 2025
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Police are investigating an incident involving a pedestrian and a train that occurred this afternoon.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the Water Street area shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9.
An adult male has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
There is a visible police presence and there may be traffic disruptions in the area.
The Forensic Identification Unit is also involved in the investigation, which is ongoing.
No further information is available at this time.
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