Police say no injuries were reported after a vehicle stuck on a railway in Muskoka Lakes Township was struck by a train.
According to Bracebridge OPP, on Saturday, an ice fisherman attempted to drive down an unmaintained seasonal road to access the lake.
Officers say the road conditions deteriorated to the point where the driver was forced to turn back, however, his vehicle became stuck at a rail crossing.
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Police say a slow-moving train came by and a collided with the vehicle.
Officers say no one was hurt as a result of the incident and specialized rail equipment was used to remove the damaged vehicle from the rail line.
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Police are warning residents that some roads are only maintained in the summer and are not sanded, salted or plowed in the winter.
“Deep snow, ice and fallen debris make these roads impassable (even for) highly capable off-road vehicles and passage should not be attempted,” the police said.
Officers are also reminding residents that trails groomed for snowmobiles are off-limits to all other vehicles.
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