Mayday

S03E10 Head On Collision

On February 8, 1986, a tragic accident unfolds when a Via Rail passenger train crashes into a 118-car freight train operated by Canadian National Railway, resulting in the deaths of 23 individuals. Investigators suspect that the freight train crew may have failed to heed a red signal while navigating a passing loop, potentially due to being asleep at the controls. This episode of Crash Scene Investigation delves into the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.