Police investigating collision involving pedestrian, LRT

Emergency crews respond to a collision involving an LRT and a pedestrian in Kitchener (Dave Pettitt / CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo regional police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and an LRT on Wednesday afternoon.

Police tweeted about the incident in the area of Block Line Road and Courtland Avenue East around 4 p.m.

An update from police said a 22-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said she exited the train and tried to cross the tracks when she was struck.

Officials said there were delays for about two hours due to the collision. Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

Grand River Transit tweeted that ION trains weren't running between Mill and Fairway Stations. Service is expected to start again by Wednesday evening.