Man, 20, Stabbed While Waiting For Train At Edmonton Light Rail Transit

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Sep, 2018 11:36 AM

EDMONTON — A witness says a man was stabbed in the chest in an unprovoked attack while waiting for a train during Edmonton's busy morning commute.

Police were called to a platform of the light rail transit system's south campus station around 7:45 a.m.

The witness told CTV News that a man stabbed another man in the chest before running away.

Several bystanders helped with first aid before emergency crews arrived.

The victim was conscious when officers arrived and he was transported to hospital.

Edmonton police have not yet commented on the alleged attack.

PHOTO: Supplied

Bus replacement is ending. LRT service is moving towards normal midday service of 15 minute frequency on the Capital Line with some minor delays as trains are put back in order. Thanks for your patience. #yegtransit
— Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) (@takeETSalert) September 18, 2018

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