US EditionTrain Hits Dumptruck, Patient Airlifted as Explosion and Fire Close B.C. Highway
The dump truck's sole occupant suffered significant burn injuries requiring air ambulance transport, while emergency crews contained the fire to prevent forest damage, officials said.
- On the morning of Tuesday, August 26, a train struck a dump truck at an uncontrolled railway crossing near 272 Street on Lougheed Highway, resulting in a fire and the temporary closure of the highway.
- The collision occurred when the dump truck was leaving a private property near the section of Highway 7 currently undergoing expansion work.
- Firefighters found the overturned truck on fire near a forested area and worked with civilians to extinguish the flames and prevent wildfire spread.
- According to the fire chief, Dave Samson, the driver sustained serious injuries, including burns, was found outside the truck when emergency crews arrived, and was flown to the hospital by air ambulance.
- Lougheed Highway and nearby CPKC train tracks closed temporarily during response, and police confirmed no other injuries while the investigation is ongoing.
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