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Section of roadway in Markham closed after train hits dump truck: police

Police are on scene in Markham after a dump truck was struck by a train on Thursday morning.

The collision occurred on Kennedy Road between Carlton Road and Highway 7. Officers with York Regional Police were called to the area just after 8:30 a.m.

Police say the driver of the truck was not injured.

The area is closed to traffic and police are asking drivers to avoid the area.