File: 24-8793
The Saint John Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a train and a car.
It is alleged that:
On Friday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 5:36 p.m., police received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision involving a train near the Simms Corner intersection.
A train was travelling westbound on the tracks towards the pulp mill and collided with a vehicle that had gone through the flashing red lights and onto the tracks. There was extensive damage to the vehicle but no reported injuries.
The train reversed so that the tracks to be inspected for damages. The collision remains under investigation.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has dash-cam or video surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
The Saint John Police Force would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance.
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