News release
St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP respond to a train collision
August 13, 2025
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Rural Municipality of DeSalaberry, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On August 13, 2025, at 7:28 am, St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP responded to a train collision on Highway 23, at Road 18 East, near Dufrost, in the RM of DeSalaberry.
A semi-truck was travelling west on Highway 23 and attempted to stop at the train crossing but couldn’t stop on time. The driver swerved into the ditch on the north side of the road to avoid a collision with the train. The driver, a 57-year-old male from the RM of Montcalm, was transported to hospital for precautionary measures.
Another semi-truck hauling gravel, also travelling west, collided with the back end of the train and the truck subsequently caught fire. The driver, a 53-year-old male from Winnipeg, was uninjured.
The train continued its route, and no further injuries were noted.
The heavy fog was a contributing factor in the collision.
Highway 23 will be closed until further notice as the result of damages to the roadway following the collision and debris on the road. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure will be attending for the repairs.
St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP continue to assist CP Police with the investigate.