Man hit by train in Whitecourt

Jun 28, 2019 | 11:15 AM

A man is in hospital in Edmonton after being struck by a train in Whitecourt.

It happened last evening around 8 p.m. near 50 Avenue.

When RCMP arrived at the scene they located a 45-year-old male with serious injuries.

The cause of collision is unknown, but police do believe drugs and/or alcohol were factors in this incident.

The train crew was not injured and has been offered support through Whitecourt Victim Support Services.

The investigation is ongoing.