Via Rail Canada. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)Via Rail Canada. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
Chatham

Chatham woman killed in fatal train crash identified

Chatham-Kent police have identified a Chatham woman who died after being struck by a VIA Rail passenger train.

Police said 42-year-old Jennifer Tong was pronounced dead at the scene. Her dog also died in the collision.

Police responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday, along the CN Railway on Park Avenue West near Wedgewood Avenue.

Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Tong

The collision remains under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.

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