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Fatal TTC Accident Results in Subway Closures
Details are sketchy this morning, but what we know is that there's been a tragic accident that has resulted in a fatality in the tunnels between Lawrence and Eglinton Stations. TTC workers finishing their shift cleaning asbestos were struck by a train inside a train car when it collided with "something on the side of the tunnel wall" at around 5am. One person is reported dead and two others injured, one critically.
Eglinton, Lawerence, and York Mills stations on the Yonge line are closed this morning while investigations into the accident continue. Shuttle buses are running rush hour passengers along Yonge St., which is has been closed to regular traffic.
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No names have been released yet.
The train car struck scaffolding within the tunnel.
Regular subway service is expected to resume tomorrow.
Any more news on names of the injured people??
Have a friend who also works on crew and I'm becoming concerned...I expect they will release names eventually but cannot wait. Terrible tragedy!!
It was an open, flat-bed rail car that was carrying heavy equipment that was involved in the accident, not a subway car.
One worker was crushed by heavy equipment and died (a worker for 5 years in the crew, name not yet released). Two others were taken to hospital. One will be released with a broken rib, the other is still be assessed but (his?) condition has stabilized.