UP Express Train Runs Over 14-Year-Old Girl and 16-Year-Old Boy in Toronto.
Two teenagers were tragically struck and killed by a crowded Toronto airport commuter train on the UP Express route. The collision occurred between stations on Monday night, prompting an investigation into the circumstances that led to the teens being on the tracks.
Metrolinx, the provincial agency operating the UP Express, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. The tragic collision took place near Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West, with over 200 passengers on board heading towards the airport.
During a press conference, Toronto Police Inspector Keri Fernandes discussed the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the importance of determining why the teenagers were on the tracks. The incident was reported shortly after 10 pm, with the initial 911 call originating from the train operators.
The authorities are working to understand the full details of the incident and its impact on both the victims’ families and the train passengers.
