A train slammed into a car near Fallowfield Station on Sunday. The incident took place in Ottawa's south end. The collision happened in the Barrhaven area. Firefighters pulled the driver from the vehicle. The driver was stuck inside. The driver was taken to hospital. There was no word on injuries. The driver's condition remained unclear. Police have not said what caused the crash. The investigation is still underway. Traffic was halted for hours. Commuters faced long delays. OC Transpo buses had to be rerouted. The crossing arms were operational. 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