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Video: Train and vehicle collide at rail crossing in Coniston

Driver of vehicle hospitalized with serious injuries

A motor vehicle and train collided this afternoon at a rail crossing on Highway 17 in Coniston at around 4 p.m.

The road was closed for approximately an hour, and the driver of the vehicle was transported to Health Sciences North with serious, non life-threatening injuries.

Highway 17 was re-opened at around 5 p.m. and traffic is moving once again.