Teenage driver and passenger OK after collision between crashed car and train in Deroche

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Corporal Mohr says the car reportedly took the corner too fast, and collided with a train signal pole. The 18-year-old female driver from Coquitlam, and her 18-year-old passenger, had no injuries and were able to get out of the vehicle.

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Little more than a minute into the 911 call, a freight train proceeded through the crossing and struck the crashed car. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from that collision either, Corporal Mohr. The train stopped after the collision, fully blocking the crossing, and remained there until the wreckage of the car was removed, and it was confirmed that the train was safe to continue operating.

Train signal pole struck. (Image Credit: Alyshael Thompson.)

“Mission RCMP highlight this as a reminder of the risks around train tracks, and to remind the public to immediately exit and move away from any vehicle that becomes stuck at a rail crossing,” Corporal Mohr said.