Woman dead after train, vehicle collide north of Airdrie

A woman is dead after a collision between a vehicle and train north of Airdrie on Thursday afternoon.

By Lauryn Heintz

Posted Feb 27, 2025 12:54 pm.

Last Updated Feb 27, 2025 7:22 pm.

A woman is dead after a collision between a vehicle and train north of Airdrie on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency crews responded to the crash near Range Road 11 and Township Road 274, just west of Highway 2, around 12:30 p.m.

RCMP say the vehicle was heading east on Township Road 274 when it was struck by a train at a rail crossing.

The female driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was inside the vehicle, according to police.

No other injuries have been reported.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Roads were closed in the area to allow emergency vehicles through, but have since reopened.

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