The victim of a deadly train-car crash that occurred Sunday afternoon near Big Chute was a local woman, say the Orillia OPP.
Barbara Kitchen, 67, of Severn Township, died as a result of the collision with a freight train. She was the lone occupant of the car at the time of the collision. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a media release, members of the Orillia OPP and emergency crews responded to the report of a crash involving a train and a car on Upper Big Chute Road, Severn Township.
The incident occurred at a rail crossing just east of the Irish Line.
Upper Big Chute Road was closed for the remainder of the day Sunday while investigators completed their examination and the train and vehicle were removed.
The rail crossing, which is marked with a red and white "X" and red flashing lights, was reopened shortly before midnight after repairs were completed to the signal control box, which was damaged during the collision.
