Calgary driver dies after rush-hour CTrain collision

A collision between a CTrain and a vehicle Wednesday during the morning commute sent a man to hospital, where he was later declared deceased, police say.

Calgary police were called to the Memorial Drive overpass at Deerfoot Trail in the city's southeast at 8:25 a.m.

"It is believed a man in his late 40s was driving a vehicle and collided with a CTrain. As a result, one man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition," police said.

EMS transported the man to hospital.

He was "very seriously injured," the Calgary Fire Department said.

In a late afternoon statement, police confirm the 48-year-old had died.

Lane closures created traffic delays for several hours.

Emergency responders said there were no injuries on the CTrain.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 403-266-1234 or via Crime Stoppers.