Water Street closed from Wilson to Pearl after train incident
Emergency crews are on scene at the train crossing through Wilson and South Water Street as of Friday afternoon.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 3:00 pm in response to a call for service. Water Street is closed from Wilson to Pearl.
Drivers are advised that traffic is expected to be disrupted, and police are asking members of the public to avoid the area.
Police say there is no threat to public safety.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided when available.
The view from the Acadia Broadcasting newsroom shows the effect Water Street’s closure had on traffic Friday afternoon (Jacob Henriksen-Willis / May 8 2026 4:30 pm)
