Fatal train truck collision in Olds
Posted Jul 6, 2010 12:37 pm.
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A fatal collision involving a train and a pick-up truck closed access to Olds Tuesday morning.
The collision happened about 7:30 a.m.
The man in the truck died instantly.
C.P. Rail says it appears crossing arms and warning lights at the railway crossing were working properly at the time.
Witnesses and the train’s crew saw the truck go through a wooden crossing arm and into the path of the northbound freight.
The train blocked access to the town while the crash was investigated.
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