A pedestrian has been hit by a CTrain downtown.

The incident happened at about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday at 7 Ave. and 9 St. S.W.

When emergency crews arrived they found a man trapped under an outbound train.

The man in his 20's was extricated and taken to hospital with head injuries.

Police say the man crossed in front of the train at an intersection and was dragged some distance before the train was able to stop.