GUELPH— A man is dead after he was struck by a train while on the tracks between Alma Street and Silvercreek Parkway on Thursday evening, Guelph Police say.

Officers said the incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. when a westbound GO Train was pulling out of the city.

The 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said the man has been identified and next of kin have been notified.

The investigation is still ongoing and an autopsy is to be conducted at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to contact them at 519-824-1212. Anonymous tips can also be left at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.