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Tragedy Strikes as .91-Year-Old Woman Dies in Collision with C-Train Calgary, Alberta – A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday when a .91-year-old woman was tragically killed in a collision with a C-Train in Calgary. According to police, the accident occurred shortly after 11:00 AM at a marked pedestrian crossing near the Sunnyside Station. The woman was crossing the tracks when she was struck by an oncoming C-Train. Despite immediate medical attention, the woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released by authorities. Police are investigating the incident and say it appears that the woman attempted to cross the tracks when the C-Train warning lights were activated. However, they are still working to determine the exact cause of the collision. The C-Train service was temporarily suspended in both directions following the incident, but has since resumed. This tragic loss of life has deeply saddened the community. Mayor Jyoti Gondek has expressed her condolences to the victim’s family and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time,” Gondek said. “We will work closely with the Calgary Police Service to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.” The C-Train is a popular mode of transportation in Calgary, with millions of people using it every year. However, this incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of pedestrian safety at all times.Tragic C-Train Collision Claims the Life of a 91-Year-Old WomanTragic C-Train Collision Claims the Life of a 91-Year-Old Woman On Friday morning, a heartbreaking incident occurred in northeast Calgary when a woman in her 90s was fatally struck by a C-Train. Emergency services responded to the scene near the Whitehorn LRT station around 9:30 a.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was crossing 36th Street when she stepped into the path of an oncoming southbound train. Despite the conductor’s immediate efforts to stop the train, the woman suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The train driver and passengers remained unharmed. According to Calgary police, the collision occurred despite the warning lights being in operation at the time. Speeding and alcohol consumption have been ruled out as contributing factors. Authorities are seekingWitnesses with any information or dashcam footage of the incident are urged to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.A 91-year-old woman died after she was hit by a C-Train in southeast Calgary on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Police said the woman was crossing the tracks at 17 Avenue and 52 Street S.E. when she was hit by a southbound train around 12:30 p.m. The woman was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, where she later died. Police said the train operator was not injured. The intersection was closed for several hours while police investigated the collision. This is the second pedestrian fatality involving a C-Train in Calgary this year. In January, a 63-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a train at the intersection of 16 Avenue and 3 Street S.E. Police are reminding pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings when crossing train tracks and to obey all signals.