Image: A locomotive was involved in a collision with a car at the Prest Road and First Avenue train crossing Thursday evening in Chilliwack. / William Snow

By Fraser Valley Today Staff

No serious injuries

Train collides with car in Chilliwack

Jul 17, 2025 | 9:31 PM

CHILLIWACK — The driver of a vehicle appeared to escape serious injury Thursday (July 17) night after her vehicle was struck by a train at the Prest Road and First Avenue rail crossing in Chilliwack.

Witnesses report the collision occurred shortly before 8 p.m. The car became lodged on the front of the train and was pushed down the track by the momentum of the locomotive.

A witness says the driver and her dog were able to get out of the stopped vehicle before the collision occurred. A social media post from a person claiming to be the driver says the car broke down.

RCMP and railway police attended the crash and closed the roadway while they collected evidence at the scene.

It’s not clear how long the railway crossing will be closed to traffic.

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