Strathcona County RCMP On Scene Of Collision Involving Train - Update

Strathcona County, Alta. – At approximately 9:33 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a car and CP train near Range Road 222 and Township Road 544.

The car was travelling north on Range Road 222 when it collided into the side of the eastbound travelling CP train.

The 71-year-old driver of the car was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The CP train sustained minimal damage and no hazardous materials were involved.

The name of the deceased is not being released.

Traffic is no longer being re-routed around the scene.

 

BACKGROUND

 

June 23, 2020

 

Strathcona County RCMP on scene of collision involving train

 

Strathcona County, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP are currently on scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a car and CP train near Range Road 222 and Township Road 544.

Traffic is being re-routed around the area until further notice. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

No further details are available at this time. An update will be provided when additional information become available.