Train crash at crossing north of Calgary prompts emergency response

A train crash at a rural road crossing north of Calgary has prompted an emergency response on Friday afternoon.

RCMP say police and fire crews are responding to a “train and pedestrian incident” north of Crossfield, at Township Road 290 east of Range Road 12.

Rocky View County posted about the incident online at 3:15 p.m.

There is no word on any injuries.

Residents and motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use Township Road 285 as an alternate route.