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 Posted - September 18 2013 : 4:59:46 PM
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This happened around 9am this morning. A double-decker OC Transpo bus supposedly went through a lowered crossing gate and was struck by a Via train. Story here: www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Multiple+fatalities+train+Transpo+collision/8927263/story.html
This happened right near my work. We saw several ambulances rush by and could see the news choppers circling. Another incident that stresses grade crossing safety...
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Posted - September 18 2013 : 5:28:11 PM
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| What a mess...
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Posted - September 19 2013 : 1:57:56 PM
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| I'd be surprised if the driver survived that.
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Posted - September 19 2013 : 4:03:36 PM
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lvrr325 - He didn't Along with 4 others 
The train hit the driver's side & was killed instantly
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Posted - September 19 2013 : 6:09:42 PM
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| Looks like a seat hanging out the front of the bus. If it is, no one could survive that...
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