'Heart-stopping video' shows three young people nearly getting hit by GO train


Metrolinx has launched a video of three younger folks narrowly avoiding being hit by a GO prepare to bolster the hazards of strolling on railway tracks.


The surveillance video, shot from the entrance of a GO prepare, reveals one individual standing on adjoining tracks whereas two others run in entrance of the prepare.


One of many runners crosses immediately in entrance of the prepare earlier than throwing themselves in opposition to a railing, narrowly dodging being hit.


The opposite runner veers off onto the adjoining tracks because the prepare passes by.


Metrolinx stated the incident occurred on Might 20. The Crown company stated the video is of the Humber River overpass in Etobicoke, south of Freeway 401 at Weston Highway.


Nobody was injured within the incident, however Metrolinx famous that 100 Canadians are significantly injured or killed yearly as the results of railway crossing or trespassing incidents.


Metrolinx stated it hopes somebody acknowledges the youths and inspired their dad and mom to achieve out to the transportation company.


"For those who acknowledge these younger folks, please get in contact with us," stated Steve Weir, Metrolinx supervisor of buyer protecting companies. "We aren't trying to be punitive, however we're very keen to talk together with your youngsters to assist educate them and guarantee they by no means ever take this type of danger once more."

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Might 30, 2022.

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