By: Nick Liard

OPP confirmed one person was killed when a train hit a pedestrian on Highway 144 in Moncrieff Township, around 2:30.

The name of the deceased was not released and the investigation continues.

Just an hour later a vehicle and train collided on Highway 17 in Coniston.

One person was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Officers say the person was conscious at the scene.

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