One man has died after being struck by a train at the Danforth GO Station.

Shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Toronto police tweeted that one man had been hit by a train at the station and had “very serious” injuries. Toronto paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Scott Money, a spokesperson for Metrolinx, said a person was struck at the station at noon. He said the train involved came to a stop halfway down the platform, and all customers on board were able to get off at the station.

“Whenever anything tragic like this happens we are thinking about the family and friends of the victim,” said Money. “It’s very hard on our crew members, who have to go through seeing this thing, and the first responders as well.”

Around 2:40 p.m., Money said service had resumed for the Lakeshore East and Stouffville lines, but that trains would not be stopping at Danforth station.

He said customers can board their trains at Union station as usual, but if they needed to make their way to the Danforth GO station they would need to do so via TTC.

Emma Sandri is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @emmarosesandri

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