Calgary LRT Incident: Child Injured and Driver Detained

April 17, 2025, 2:21 pm

In Calgary at Banff Trail Station, an 11‑year‑old boy was struck by a CTrain while crossing a marked path, resulting in his hospitalization. Authorities confirmed that the train driver was taken into custody immediately after the incident, and police are investigating possible operational lapses. Multiple local reports detail similar information, emphasizing the ongoing review of transit safety protocols and the system’s response.


globalnews.ca / Calgary CTrain driver taken into custody after child struck, injured by train

Calgary police said the driver of a CTrain was taken into custody after an 11-year-old pedestrian was struck by a train at the Banff Trail Station on Thursday morning.

theglobeandmail.com / Calgary police say an 11-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by LRT train

The child was walking in a marked crosswalk at Banff Trail Station when the CTrain entered the station, police say

calgaryherald.com / Transit driver in custody after CTrain strikes 11-year-old in northwest Calgary

It is unclear why the pedestrian barrier was working properly at the time

thestar.com / Calgary police say 11-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by LRT train

CALGARY - An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a light rail train car.

winnipegfreepress.com / Calgary police say 11-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by LRT train


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