EDMONTON – The RCMP confirmed one person died in a collision involving a van and train in Leduc.
The crash happened along 50 Ave. between 46 and 47 St. on Tuesday afternoon.
The elderly driver of the van passed away at the scene.
The collision closed down traffic to an area of Leduc.
Our Global One news helicopter flew over the scene around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Ed Greenberg, a spokesperson for Canadian Pacific Railway, says the crossing is equipped with bells, gates, and lights.
“The initial investigation indicates that everything was functioning at the time,” Greenberg said.
He added that it was a southbound work train with one locomotive and two rail cars moving track material for the maintenance crews.
The crew members were not injured in the collision.
CP Rail is working with the RCMP investigation.
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