Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 13, 2026 - 04:00

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Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks

May 13, 2026

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has confirmed a second train-related death involving a pedestrian in the city in less than a two-week period. Here's what we know about the incidents, as well as tips shared on railway safety.



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