RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between a logging truck and a train South of Prince George earlier today (Wednesday).
The collision occurred just before noon on Naver Creek Road off of Highway 97.
“A fully loaded logging truck was heading east and came to a marked train crossing. There was a collision between a freight train and the logging truck, which caused the logging truck to flip over on its side. The driver of the logging truck has been transported to the Quesnel hospital with minor injuries, and there is minor damage to the train,” said Sergeant Richard Weseen.
He added the crossing was briefly closed.
Although the crossing was cleared, the truck was on its side in the middle of the road and there were logs that needed to be cleaned up.
Traffic was diverted through the Dunkley Lumber sawmill.
The driver of the truck was transported to hospital with minor injuries, and no one on the train was hurt.
CN police have now taken control of the investigation.
– with files from George Henderson, MyCaribooNow.com
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