11-year-old boy struck by CTrain after driver failed to stop at NW Calgary station

An 11-year-old boy is hurt after a CTrain driver failed to stop at a station in northwest Calgary on Thursday morning.

Calgary police say the collision happened around 8:15 a.m. at Banff Trail LRT Station.

Investigators believe the northbound train did not stop at the station and struck a child who was in a marked crosswalk. Police also believe the pedestrian barriers were not down when the crash happened, possible because the train was moving too fast through the station.

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition. Police say he suffered a broken leg and is recovering at Alberta Children’s Hospital.

The train driver has been taken into custody and is being investigated for impairment. Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol played a role, but say it may have been health, or medical reasons for why the driver did not stop.

No charges have been laid.

The intersection of Banff Trail and 23 Ave NW was closed for a time but has since reopened.

Investigators are reviewing security footage of the train and station, and are asking any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is being urged to call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477, http://www.calgarycrimestoppers.org/ or through the P3 Tips app.

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