Man suffers ‘life-altering injuries’ after being dragged on tracks by moving train

A man was seriously injured after he fell onto rail tracks in Winnipeg while trying to jump on a moving train.

Winnipeg police say they were called to the incident near Sutherland Avenue and King Street just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

According to investigators, a man in his 20s fell onto the tracks and was subsequently dragged by the moving train while trying to climb aboard.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service extracted the victim and transported him to hospital in unstable condition with life-altering injuries.

His condition was later upgraded to stable.

An investigation by police and Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail network found the incident was accidental.

Coincidentally, it happened during Rail Safety Week—a time to remind the public about the real tragedies that can happen on the tracks.

Police cautioned folks to use extreme caution when spending time in and around active rail lines.

Officers also warned that trespassing on railroad property and equipment is illegal and dangerous.

“Never climb on railway cars, structures or equipment, only cross tracks at designated level crossings and obey all warning devices and signs,” police said in a news release.

Rail Safety Week runs until Sept. 21.