A truck driver was seriously hurt but is expected to survive after their tri-axle vehicle was hit by a freight train in Dorchester, Ontario, just east of London on Monday.
The accident took place shortly after 9 a. m. at the CN Rail crossing on Sheils Lane, located just north of Catherine Street, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. There were no gates or lights at the crossing.
Emergency responders transported the driver from the scene to a hospital, as noted by OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk in a video shared on social media.
“The train conductor did not suffer any injuries, and as a result of their quick thinking actions, that train conductor ultimately saved the life of this tri-axle operator,” Sanchuk said.
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OPP is seen on the scene at a collision between a train and tri-axle truck on Catherine Street in Dorchester, Ont. (Andrew Lupton/CBC)
The tri-axle truck was carrying about 400 litres of herbicide in tanks that leaked upon impact with the eastbound train.
Authorities from Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks were informed and arrived at the location alongside members of CN Rail’s police force, police reported.
“Any questions about this incident should be directed to the Ontario Provincial Police as they are the lead investigative agency,” stated a CN Rail spokesperson in an email.
Gary Wheeler, representing the ministry, mentioned that the crash involved a CN train and a chemical farm tanker truck owned by Belmont Farm Supply.
“An Environmental Compliance Officer attended the site and confirmed the spill is currently contained in the CN Rail right-of-way,” he said. “The ministry will continue to work with CN Rail to ensure any environmental impacts are mitigated and the spill is addressed.”
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The locomotive of the train involved, seen just west of the Elgin Road crossing, about 950 metres east of where the collision occurred. (Andrew Lupton/CBC)
This incident caused delays for VIA Rail services in that area, including Route 73 which was supposed to arrive in London shortly after 1:30 p. m. A real-time map operated by VIA indicated that as of 1:50 p. m., trains had stopped just east of Ingersoll.
“This train accumulated a delay due to rail traffic on route,” read an update on their page. The train resumed movement shortly afterward. Train 72, traveling from Windsor to Toronto also faced some delays because of this incident, according to a VIA Rail representative via email.
“The situation has since been resolved, and no further impacts to VIA Rail service are expected.”
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada briefly stated via email that it had been informed about this event and was collecting details.
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