A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed by a VIA Rail passenger train in Windsor's east end on Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the incident was accidental, with a preliminary investigation indicating the woman was attempting to cross the tracks when she was struck by an oncoming locomotive. No one on board the train, which carried 63 passengers, was injured.
Woman hit and killed by VIA train in Windsor appears to be 'accidental,' police say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed by a VIA Rail passenger train in Windsor's east end on Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the incident was accidental, with a preliminary investigation indicating the woman was attempting to cross the tracks when she was struck by an oncoming locomotive. No one on board the train, which carried 63 passengers, was injured.
- 1 Tuesday afternoon (June 3, 2025), just before 4 p.m.: Woman hit by VIA Rail train
- 2 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Victim pronounced dead at the scene
- 3 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Traffic stalled for several hours for investigation
- 71-year-old woman died
- Traffic stalled in the area for several hours
- Police investigation ongoing
What: A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed by a VIA Rail passenger train.
When: Tuesday afternoon (June 3, 2025), just before 4 p.m.
Where: Near Lauzon Parkway, between Catherine Street and Lauzon Line, in Windsor's east end, Canada.
Why: The woman attempted to cross the train tracks and was hit by an oncoming locomotive; appears to be accidental.
How: Woman was struck by a VIA Rail train.