The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. One person is dead after a vehicle collided with a train in Stony Plain, Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
STONY PLAIN, ALTA. – One person is dead after a train collided with a vehicle in Stony Plain, Alberta.
Parkland RCMP says they received a report of a collision between a train and a vehicle in Stony Plain at 3:56 p.m. local time.
Authorities say the vehicle entered the crossing as a train approached and was then struck.
RCMP have identified the deceased as a 79 year-old resident of Stony Plain.
The collision happened near 50 Street and 47 Avenue.
An investigation is underway.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 5, 2024.
