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Two people taken to hospital after vehicle and freight train collision

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A man and a woman in their mid-40s were transported to hospital in serious condition early this morning after a minivan was struck by a freight train.

According to Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Stuart Brideaux, the collision took place at about 12:15 a.m. this morning in the 5900 block of 17th Ave. S.E. 

There was “substantial damage” to both sides of the minivan and the occupants required extrication from the vehicle, Brideaux said.

The passengers were taken to Foothills hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition. 

Police and rail officials are investigating the cause of the collision.

 


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