Surrey Vancouver British Columbia - A 27-year-old Surrey man is lucky to be alive after passing out on the tracks and being struck by a train.
 
Police say they were notified by CP on Sunday, about 16:00.
 
The man had been travelling through the area when he apparently decided to sit down on the tracks to enjoy the lake view, according to police.
 
"The male was intoxicated and appears to have fallen asleep on the tracks," says Sgt. Andrew Hunter.
 
"The male was struck by the train, which was unable to stop in time, and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment."
 
CP police have taken over the investigation.
 
However, RCMP wish to remind the public that for obvious reasons, walking or sitting on rail tracks is not only inherently dangerous, but is considered trespassing when not on a marked crossing.

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