Fatal collision between OC Transpo and VIA Rail train in Ottawa

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision with five confirmed fatalities between an OC Transpo double decker bus and a VIA Rail train that occurred this morning at approx. 8:48am near the intersection of Fallowfield and Woodroffe avenue.

Emergency responders are on scene of the collision. All available resources are allocated to the scene.

There is a road closure in effect on Woodroffe Avenue between Fallowfield and Slack Road.

Concerned families members can contact the City of Ottawa at 3-1-1 for further info.

There is no further information available at this time. Updates will follow.

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