2 people seriously injured after train, SUV collide in Surrey

A collision between a train and an SUV in Surrey Monday has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

According to Surrey RCMP, the happened around 10 a.m. at a marked train crossing at 179 Street, near the Golden Ears Connector.

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“The early indications are that the vehicle was attempting to cross the tracks when it was struck by a freight train,” said an RCMP media release.

Surrey RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken conduct of the investigation.

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Drivers were being told to avoid the area.

Anyone with dash cam video or who has any information about the crash is asked to contact Surrey RCMP.

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