16-year-old remains in life-threatening condition after crash with LRT
Posted Mar 9, 2023 01:21:00 PM.
Waterloo Regional Police say a 16-year-old boy was hit, and then trapped under an ION train Wednesday afternoon, remains in life-threatening condition.
The teen was reportedly attempting to cross Charles Street East near Cameron Street North, when he was struck by the eastbound train, around 2:33 Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency crews had to extract the youth from under the train. He was then airlifted to an out-of-region trauma centre by Ornge Air Ambulance, where he continues to receive treatment Thursday morning.
Police tell CityNews 570, they cannot say whether or not the teen is a student at nearby Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute.
In a statement to CityNews 570, the WRDSB said, “Waterloo Region District School Board and the Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute family are thoroughly devastated by this incident and, out of respect for those affected, we ask that you respect privacy and not approach students or staff.”
Staff Sergeant with WRPS' Traffic Services Unit, Scott Griffiths notes there were around fifty people on board the train at the time of the collision.
“I'm aware the school is up to speed in regards to the collision itself and they are offering supports to the students this morning, as well, we are offering supports to the employees of GRT who were operating the LRV and assisting with the investigation.”
Investigators will continue to look through video evidence of the crash, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
You can reach the WRPS Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777 extension 8856.
