On October 20, 2010 at about 2am St. Pierre RCMP as well as local Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene of a train and motor vehicle collision in the RM of Tache, Manitoba.
Initial investigation revealed that a 2006 Toyota Yaris had been struck by an eastbound C.N. freight train at the junction of Highway 207 and the Trans Canada Highway.
Investigators report that the location is a controlled level crossing, with lights and signal bells, all of which were reported to have been functioning.
The deceased is a 30-year-old woman from the RM of Tache. There were no other persons or vehicles involved in this incident. The name of the deceased will not be released.
Police continue to investigate.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media Relations
Tel:(204)983-8497
