Woman charged with impaired driving after vehicle hit by GO train in Scarborough

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By Lucas Casaletto

Posted November 17, 2023 9:45 pm.

Last Updated November 17, 2023 11:23 pm.

A woman is in custody for impaired driving after she allegedly left her vehicle on the railway tracks in Scarborough, where it was struck by a GO train.

Toronto police were called to the area of Morningside Avenue and Gardentree Street near Guildwood GO Station at around 8 p.m. on Friday to investigate a crash.

Authorities said a train struck a vehicle, though no injuries were reported.

A driver was located near the area by responding officers. In an update, police said a woman in her 40s was arrested for impaired driving.

The crash affected the Lakeshore East line, which led to some trains being cancelled.

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