Vehicle Struck By Train at Rail Crossing.

Shortly before 10 pm last night, the Truro Police Service and the Truro Fire Service were dispatched to a car versus freight train collision at the East Prince St CN rail crossing.

Our investigation has determined that the vehicle attempted to go around the railway safety arms that were deployed with flashing red lights and audible signal.

The vehicle then became stuck on the tracks and fortunately for all involved, the vehicle’s occupants exited the vehicle prior to it being struck by the freight train. Remarkably there were no injuries as this could have had a tragic outcome.

The 41 year old male driver of the vehicle has been charged with failing to stop at a railway crossing and will appear in court at a later date.

It should go without saying that vehicles must stop at railway crossings when the safety barricades are down and warning lights flashing. It’s not worth the risk.

Source : Truro Police Service Release