Person struck, pinned under CTrain facing life-threatening injuries: police

Calgary police say a person is facing life-threatening injuries after being pinned under a CTrain in the downtown core.

Calgary police say a person is facing life-threatening injuries after they were pinned under a CTrain.

Police were called to the area of 7 Avenue and Centre Street South just after 5:30 p.m.

They say a pedestrian had crossed the street against flashing lights, and was hit and pinned underneath the light rail train.

The person was successful extracted and was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, police added.

CTrain services stopped in the area, but resumed around 8:30 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing.