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Train quarantined in Ont. after death reported (260 aboard)
CTV.ca ^
| Fri. May. 9 2008
| CTV News Staff
Posted on 05/09/2008 8:04:35 AM PDT by fanfan
A Via Rail train, carrying more than 260 passengers to Toronto, has been quarantined in Foleyet, Ont. after one person died and several people fell ill.
"Currently there are a few people who are seriously ill on the train and one person is being airlifted right now," OPP Sgt. Laura Nichols told CTV.ca from the North Bay Communications Centre.
The train was quarantined at the train depot in Foleyet, a community near Sudbury, Ont., after officials notified police that someone was feeling ill. More than 260 people were aboard the train when it stopped in Foleyet.
Police believe there are a total of four to five people who are ill on the train, experiencing flu-like symptoms.
"As far as determining what it is, we're not there yet," Nichols said.
Via Rail spokesperson Catherine Kaloutsky told CTV News she can confirm that one person has died, but they are waiting for more details from the scene.
The train had left from Jasper and was bound for Toronto, Nichols said.
CN Rail spokesperson Frank Binder confirmed to CTV.ca that the train has come to a stop in Foleyet.
"Our crews have come to a complete stop at that location and they are dealing with emergency personnel there."
With more to come...
TOPICS: Breaking News; Canada; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cassandracrossing; outbreak; publichealth; quarantine; rail; train
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:04:35 AM PDT
by
fanfan
To: GMMAC; Clive; exg; kanawa; conniew; backhoe; -YYZ-; Former Proud Canadian; Squawk 8888; ...
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:06:07 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: fanfan
This doesn’t sound good. Have we raised out threat level yet?
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:07:20 AM PDT
by
Eurale
To: 2ndreconmarine; Fitzcarraldo; Covenantor; Mother Abigail; EBH; Dog Gone; ...
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:08:18 AM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(How often God must weep at humans' folly.)
To: fanfan
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:08:29 AM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: fanfan
From Jasper. This is newsworthy for now.
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:09:05 AM PDT
by
RightWhale
(It's still unclear what impact global warming will have on vertical wind shear)
To: fanfan
Wonder if it was from eating some of that wonderful, “gourmet” train food?
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:09:09 AM PDT
by
capt. norm
(Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups.)
To: Cindy
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:10:17 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: fanfan
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:11:15 AM PDT
by
Squawk 8888
(TSA and DHS are jobs programs for people who are not smart enough to flip burgers)
To: capt. norm; All
Wonder if it could be bird flu, and where is Jasper. The location could be significant in terms of migratory bird flight patterns. Did the dead person have farm/bird contacts?
To: RightWhale
I’ve never heard of the authorities quarantining a whole train here before.
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:12:53 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: fanfan
The first place I'd want to be is off that train. Quarantine me by myself, or with just my family.
To: fanfan
"WORLD WAR Z"
"An Oral History Of The Zombie Wars"
--Max Brooks
To: gleeaikin
Ah, that’s right - I had the lasagne.
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:14:24 AM PDT
by
null and void
(My brain is a sieve, and Aratosthenes is nowhere to be found. ~ Stolen from Darksheare...)
To: gleeaikin
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:14:51 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: fanfan
Many possibilities. Legionaire’s Disease. Bird Flu. more, much more.
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:16:25 AM PDT
by
RightWhale
(It's still unclear what impact global warming will have on vertical wind shear)
To: USFRIENDINVICTORIA
The first place I'd want to be is off that train. Quarantine me by myself, or with just my family. Remember the beginning of Stephen King's The Stand?
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:17:27 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: null and void
Back away from the pasta!
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:18:31 AM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
To: gleeaikin
“... and where is Jasper?”
Southeast Texas, home of Byrd dragging.
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:18:40 AM PDT
by
Eurale
To: gleeaikin
Would people show symptoms that quickly from the bird flu?
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posted on
05/09/2008 8:20:12 AM PDT
by
alicewonders
(I'm a conservative, and I'm hated by the GOP & the Dems - I must be doing something right!)
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