Man dies after being trapped in machine at Metrolinx rail yard in Mississauga

A Peel Regional Police cruiser is seen behind yellow caution tape in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

By Meredith Bond

Posted June 2, 2025 6:53 pm.

Last Updated June 3, 2025 5:29 am.

A man is dead after he became trapped in a machine at a Metrolinx rail yard in Mississauga on Monday.

Peel Regional Police say officers were called to the area of Goreway Drive and Zahavy Way just after noon for reports of an industrial accident.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene. The circumstances of the incident are unknown at this time, and the Ministry of Labour will be conducting an investigation.

Metrolinx said in a statement that they are aware of reports of a fatality at the rail yard on Goreway.

“Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time. As this matter is currently under investigation by the police and the Ministry of Labour, we are not able to comment further,” read their statement.

No other details were immediately provided.

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