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07/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/04/2026 11:38

Youth injured by moving train in Weston neighbourhood: C26- 161738

Released: July 4, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

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On July 3, 2026, around 8:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a youth who had been injured by a moving train on the tracks in the 1300 block of Winnipeg Avenue West.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS), also on scene, transported the youth to hospital in unstable condition; later upgraded to stable.

The public is reminded to exercise extreme caution when in and around active rail lines. Never attempt to climb on rail equipment or approach a moving train under any circumstances. More rail safety information is available here.

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