A train hit a car near Fallowfield Station on Sunday. The incident occurred in Ottawa's south end. The collision was in the Barrhaven area. Firefighters extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was trapped. The driver was rushed to hospital. There was no update on injuries. The driver's condition was not disclosed. Police have not said what caused the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Traffic was blocked for hours. Commuters endured long delays. OC Transpo buses had to be rerouted. The crossing arms functioned properly. Witnesses heard a loud bang. Emergency crews remained on scene until late afternoon.
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Firefighters rescue trapped driver after collision with a train near Fallowfield Station - CBC
Firefighters rescue trapped driver after collision with a train near Fallowfield Station CBC
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Driver taken to hospital after train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station - CTV News
Driver taken to hospital after train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station CTV News
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One taken to hospital after vehicle-train collision in Barrhaven - Ottawa Citizen
One taken to hospital after vehicle-train collision in Barrhaven Ottawa Citizen
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Driver taken to hospital after train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station - CP24
Driver taken to hospital after train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station CP24
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Train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station in Ottawa's south end - CTV News
Train strikes vehicle near Fallowfield Station in Ottawa's south end CTV News