‘Deeply saddened by the incident’: Teenager struck and killed by train in Toronto’s east end
Posted August 26, 2026 6:57 am.
Last Updated August 26, 2026 6:58 am.
A male teenager is dead after being struck by a train late Tuesday night in Toronto’s east end.
Emergency crews were called to the Rail Garden near 450 Woodfield Rd., close to Danforth Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, at around 11 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian hit by a train.
Toronto police tell 680 NewsRadio the teen had been walking along the tracks with a girl when two trains approached. Investigators believe he moved to avoid the first train but did not see the second, which struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic Services officers responded overnight and confirmed the victim was an 18‑year‑old male. No foul play is suspected, and police have not said why the teens were on the tracks.
Police say the train involved was a GO Transit work train, carrying rail workers rather than passengers. The girl who was with him was not injured.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred last night on the Lakeshore East line. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of this individual, and with our employees and first responders that were affected by this event,” a Metrolinx spokesperson said.
“These events are always incredibly difficult for everyone involved and Metrolinx has offered support to our personnel who may have been impacted.”
