A woman in her 30s is currently in critical condition after her truck collided with a VIA Rail train near Montreal.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevard and Sainte-Anne Road in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
The woman was driving her truck when she failed to stop at a railway crossing and was struck by the train. The impact caused significant damage to the truck and the woman had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency responders.
She was then transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The train, which was carrying 50 passengers, did not sustain any damage and no one on board was injured.
The intersection was closed for several hours as investigators worked to determine the cause of the collision. It is unclear at this time if the woman will face any charges.
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to always exercise caution when approaching railway crossings and to obey all traffic signals. Failure to do so can have serious consequences, as seen in this unfortunate accident.
We will continue to provide updates on the woman’s condition and any further developments in this story. Our thoughts are with her and her loved ones during this difficult time.
