Manitoba sheriff dies after van collides with train near Portage la Prairie

Manitoba is mourning the loss of a sheriff who died in a collision between his van and a train west of Portage la Prairie. The 28-year-old sheriff was driving the vehicle when it collided with the train, causing it to roll into a ditch. A second sheriff, who was a passenger in the van, suffered minor injuries. No other individuals were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Premier Wab Kinew stated that the province is grieving the sheriff's death. "Today, we mourn the loss of one of those dedicated sheriffs," Kinew said in a statement. "We are also thinking of the sheriff who was injured, and we wish them a full and quick recovery." Kinew also acknowledged the daily contributions of sheriffs to communities across Manitoba.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are leading the investigation into the fatal collision. They are working alongside CN Police and Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety to determine the cause of the incident.

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Today, we mourn the loss of one of those dedicated sheriffs. We are also thinking of the sheriff who was injured, and we wish them a full and quick recovery.