An investigation is currently ongoing following a tragic incident where a dog was fatally electrocuted at the West Harbour GO station in the previous month. The unfortunate event occurred on November 30 when a damaged electric cable made contact with a metal hand well cover, resulting in the electrocution of the dog.
The electric wire that was compromised provides power to the streetlights within the vicinity of the GO station’s premises. Metrolinx, the transportation agency responsible for the station, swiftly responded to the situation after being alerted by the Hamilton police. The affected area was promptly secured, power was isolated, and necessary corrective measures were taken before normal operations could resume.
Metrolinx stated, “The platforms at the station are designed not to conduct electricity if the bus loop lights are functioning properly. An in-depth investigation is underway to determine the cause of the damaged electric cable.” A comprehensive inspection of the West Harbour Plaza confirmed that the issue was contained, with no additional safety concerns identified.