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Woman dead after being struck by light rail train in Waterloo, Ont.: police

In Waterloo, Ontario, a woman has tragically lost her life after being hit by a light rail train. According to police, the fatal incident occurred on Saturday night near Dutton Drive in the city's north end. Police responded to the scene and found a pedestrian who had been struck by an ION train. Despite their efforts to provide life-saving assistance, the woman succumbed to her injuries at the location.

The police have launched an investigation into the crash, but no charges have been filed so far. The ION light rail service operates on 19 stops, linking the northern part of Waterloo to the southern end of Kitchener.

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