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Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured After Truck Hit by Train in Maple Ridge
Police said the train operator is cooperating as investigators examine all possible factors in the crash that killed one person and left another in critical condition.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, a pickup truck collided with a freight train in Maple Ridge, killing an adult woman and critically injuring a man. Maple Ridge RCMP responded to the 25700 block of Lougheed Highway at approximately 2 p.m.
Emergency Health Services pronounced the adult woman dead at the scene, while the injured man was transported to hospital in critical condition. The vehicle sustained significant damage during impact.
The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been deployed to the scene investigating the crash. Officers are examining all possible factors to determine what caused the collision.
RCMP spoke to potential witnesses on the scene as emergency crews responded to the area of Lougheed Highway and River Road. The investigation is ongoing.