Guelph police say one person killed in GO train collision
Posted Apr 21, 2026 05:20:58 PM.
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026 09:40:11 AM.
An investigation is underway after a person was struck and killed by a GO train in Guelph on Tuesday afternoon.
Guelph police said it happened soon after 3:00 p.m. near the Guelph Central GO station.
The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said no other details would be released until the person’s family was notified.
A notice on Tuesday on GO Transit’s website said, “A person has been struck by a train at Guelph Central GO, and the area continues to be in the hands of emergency personnel.”
Metrolinx said GO trains could not move through the area until a full investigation is completed. Service was back to normal for Wednesday morning.
There were significant delays and modifications along the Kitchener GO line. The latest updates on Metrolinx service can be found by clicking here.
