'Trespasser' incident delays Via train at Smiths Falls

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Smiths Falls police are investigating an incident involving a trespasser and a Via Rail passenger train Wednesday evening.

Via train 646 from Toronto to Ottawa was halted in the early evening, and passengers received a notice at 8:40 p.m. advising them of a two- to three-hour delay due to “a police investigation beyond Via’s control.”

“Train 646 is currently stopped just outside Smiths Falls involving a trespasser incident,” said Via Rail spokeswoman Mariam Diaby. “An investigation is currently going involving the police and emergency services.”

Stuck in train 646 @VIA_Rail from Toronto to Ottawa. Delays of approx. 2 hours are expected. pic.twitter.com/VStXIy6DEX

— Sarah Dion-Marquis (@sdionmarquis) November 24, 2016
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“We are waiting for the coroner,” a Via Rail employee announced over the intercom, according to one passenger.

"We are waiting for the coroner," says @VIA_Rail employee on the intercom. #via646

— Sarah Dion-Marquis (@sdionmarquis) November 24, 2016
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The train reportedly resumed its journey at 11 p.m.

Smiths Falls police were not immediately available for comment.

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