Train Crash Disrupts Rail Service in Eastern Ontario

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A train crash in Prescott, Ontario, nearly three years ago injured a crew member and caused disruptions in freight and passenger rail service. The crash occurred due to a mistaken belief by the rail traffic controller that the train had already passed the switch. The crew on the other train attempted to make an emergency stop but failed to brake in time.

Nearly three years ago, a train crash occurred at the train tracks in Prescott, Ontario , injuring a crew member and disrupting freight and passenger rail service . The crash site was located about 95 kilometres south of Ottawa. According to the report, the rail traffic controller did not obtain the train's exact location and mistakenly believed that train 149 had already passed the switch.

Due to the controller's diverted attention and complex workload, train 532 was given permission to enter the north main track. As a result, the crew on train 149 attempted to make an emergency stop but failed to brake in time

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