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Manitoba teen taken to hospital after train versus car crash

By Sam Thompson Global News

Posted April 25, 2019 2:55 pm

Updated April 25, 2019 2:58 pm

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This vehicle collided with a train Wednesday afternoon in the RM of Springfield. RCMP Manitoba

A 17-year-old driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after colliding with a train in the RM of Springfield Wednesday afternoon.

Oakbank RCMP said the crash took place at an uncontrolled intersection on Briercliff Road south of Provincial Road 213.

Police said alcohol or drugs don’t appear to be factors in the incident.

RCMP and CP Rail’s police service continue to investigate.

Car collided with a train on Briercliff Road less than half a km south of PR213 in the RM of Springfield. Lone occupant, 17yo male driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oakbank #rcmp along with CP Police continue to investigate. pic.twitter.com/4O5DUOmk6Q
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) April 25, 2019

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