One person was injured after being struck by an eastbound train on the CP Rail line central Maple Ridge Wednesday night.
The accident happened at about 8:43 p.m. near 225th Street, east of the Port Haney station.
One person was taken to hospital by ambulance. BC Emergency Health Services confirmed they responded to the incident involving a pedestrian.
Paramedics were dispatched to the scene and transported one patient in serious condition to hospital.
A resident who lives nearby said the incident involved an empty potash train. The resident said the man was able to walk with assistance to a nearby ambulance.
pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
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