ESTERHAZY - Esterhazy RCMP are responded to a train-related incident near Gerald, police reported Wednesday afternoon. The collision involved a tractor and a train; the driver of the tractor, an adult male from the Esterhazy area, died as a result.
Several train cars derailed, however, no spills have been reported to RCMP except for dried/material goods.
RCMP say Range Road 1322 will remain closed until the morning of Oct. 17 for an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist to investigate. The public is asked to please avoid the area to ensure the safety of investigators on scene.
