Mounties are reminding the public that walking on railroad tracks is illegal all across Canada.
According to police, it is considered private property and the consequences could include fines or criminal charges.
Pedestrians are urged to only cross the tracks at designated crossing areas.
If you spot someone on the tracks who you believe should not be there, contact your local RCMP Detachment or CN Police Services at 1-800-465-9239.
Those are part of a few railway safety tips issued this week by Alberta RCMP following a truck versus train collision just after 6am on Tuesday, January 14th in Mayerthorpe.
Mayerthorpe RCMP note that a train was traveling on the tracks when a truck crossed at the lights in the area of 52nd Avenue and 51st Street and struck the train. According to police, the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital.
RCMP ask drivers to always scan the entire track – both ways – at train crossings before proceeding past the lights, drop down gates, or stand alone signage.
