Train Incident in Belleville Leads to Temporary Rail Crossing Delays
- Small Town Productions
- Nov 16, 2025
- 2 min read
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At approximately 5:40 p.m. on November 16, 2025, Belleville Police Service responded to an incident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a train within the city limits. Police and emergency personnel attended and remained on scene as the investigation continued.
Due to the incident, multiple railway crossings were temporarily blocked, stretching from Herchimer Avenue to South Front Street. CP Rail advised that work was underway to move the train as soon as possible and restore normal traffic flow.
The Belleville Police Service requested that the public avoid the affected crossings and use alternate routes until the scene was cleared. Motorists and pedestrians were also asked to plan for potential travel delays in the surrounding area.
Injuries have not been confirmed at this time.
If you saw anything in regards to the incident please contact Belleville Police at 613-966-0882.
Update: As of 9:21pm the train has been moved to allow traffic to resume to normal, and the police will be continuing their investigation in the daylight.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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