A train hit a car near Fallowfield Station on Sunday. The incident took place in Ottawa's south end. The collision happened in the Barrhaven area. Firefighters extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was trapped. The driver was brought to hospital. There was no information on injuries. The driver's condition was not immediately known. Police have not said what caused the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Traffic was blocked for hours. Commuters experienced long delays. OC Transpo buses were rerouted. The crossing arms functioned properly. Witnesses heard a loud bang. Emergency crews stayed 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