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Motorcyclist critically injured after crash involving train in Springwater Township

CTV Barrie Published Thursday, June 16, 2016 8:40PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, June 16, 2016 8:56PM EDT

Train and motorcycle collided in Springwater

Provincial police investigate a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a CP Rail train in Springwater Township, Ont. on Thursday, June 16, 2016. (Chris Garry/ CTV Barrie)

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A motorcyclist has been critically injured, following a crash involving a train in Springwater Township.

The crash happened in the area of Snow Valley Road near County Road 53 on Thursday, just after 7 p.m. Officials confirm the collision involved a motorcycle and a Canadian Pacific Railway train.

Ornge Air Ambulance confirms the rider, a man in his 20s, was taken to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. He has since been airlifted to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto in critical condition.

A spokesperson with CP Rail says none of their crew was injured.

The OPP has closed Snow Valley Road between County Road 53 and Black Creek Trail.

It’s unclear when the road will reopen.

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An OPP cruiser blocks Snow Valley Road in Springwater Township, Ont., following a collision involving a train and motorcycle on Thursday, June 16, 2016. (Chris Garry/ CTV Barrie)