16 November 2004
Man Found Dead on
Tracks
Winnipeg - City and
railway police are investigating the death of a man struck by a train near Higgins Avenue and Main
Street late yesterday afternoon. Canadian Pacific Railway employees contacted police after finding
the man dead on the tracks shortly after 5 p.m.
"The death is presumed accidental at this point in time," said CP spokesperson Paul
Thurston.
"The initial report was that a trespasser was found so there is no indication that the actual
incident was witnessed by our people."
Police had not identified the man at press time.
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