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Man, 71, struck by commuter train in Montreal West

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A 71-year-old man was sent to hospital in critical condition after he was struck by a commuter train in Montreal West on Thursday afternoon.

The man was waiting for the train at 4:20 p.m. when he was struck at the Montreal West train station.

A spokesperson for Urgences-Santé said the man is being treated for serious injuries to his upper and lower body, including leg and head injuries.

Two train conductors are also being treated for shock.

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