Pedestrian struck by train in Alliston
A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a train.
Police received a call about the incident in Alliston at 2:10 a.m. on the 5 Sideroad and County Road 10 near Line 3.
The train was temporarily stopped and moved later Friday morning.
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ORNGE airlifted a 46-year-old New Tecumseth man to a Toronto-area trauma centre.
OPP officer Jacquelyn Beaulieu said he is suffering from "life-altering injuries."
CP Rail is taking over the investigation from the OPP.
All roads have since reopened.
The incident remains under investigation.
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