Good Samaritans Save The Day Notifying Authorities of Broken Rail at Crossing

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A woman about to cross a set of railway tracks in Colborne was shocked when she discovered the rail had been broken off at the crossing.

Trinity Teeple was driving with her mom who lives in Colborne and was driving down Durham Street South around 2 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 when she noticed the broken rail at the crossing.

“I was shocked,” said Teeple when she saw the broken rail.

Two other people were also at the crossing when Teeple pulled up.

“Thankfully they had already started the process of calling CN and the emergency railway phone number.”

“We made sure any cars trying to come or go stayed away from the tracks – including us – in case a train came before we were able to notify the proper people that the rail had broken.”

It’s believed a large truck was travelling over the tracks and the low trailer hit the tracks with enough strength to break it.

Teeple said the crossing was shut down for approximately three hours while repairs were made.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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