Pedestrian hit and killed by freight train in southeast Calgary

Calgary police are investigating a fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian that occurred downtown on Monday morning.

Police say foul play is not being considered after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in southeast Calgary early Monday morning.

Officials say the collision took place at 1 a.m. at 10 Avenue and First Street S.E., involving a Canadian Pacific/Kansas City freight train.

Police said a man in his 20s was lying on the tracks when the train approached the Centre Street area.

Officials say the victim suffered catastrophic injuries and was pronounced dead on scene.

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Though foul play is not being considered, police are looking for information about how the victim came to be on the rail lines.

Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

• TALK: 1-800-222-8477
• TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
• APP: P3 Tips