Man's death at rural railway crossing prompts calls for safety changes
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The death of a man killed in a weekend train collision has prompted calls for more safety features at rural railway crossings.
The death of a man killed in a weekend train collision has prompted calls for more safety features at rural railway crossings.
Outside La Broquerie, a railway crossing without arms or lights at a hill with trees blocking the view of oncoming trains is one of many rural railway crossings that is prompting concerns.
"When I have grandkids getting to start driving next year, it’s something that really frightens me," said Cyndy Peters, whose grandchildren live near the crossing.
At another crossing south of La Broquerie, RCMP say a 42-year-old man from Richer, Man. died after his vehicle and a train collided Sunday.
The crossing did not have arms or lights. Mounties believe slippery conditions were a factor.
The man who died has been identified as Brent Wery, who is being remembered as a volunteer firefighter and dedicated public servant.
Condolence posts online from the organizations Wery worked and volunteered for, including the Richer Fire Department, recall his giving nature.
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