Driver runs away after van smashed by CTrain

Police are searching for the driver of a van who drove into the path of a CTrain, and then ran away after his vehicle was destroyed.

Around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, police say the driver pulled an illegal u-turn at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Deerfoot Trail S.E., between the Calgary Zoo and Barlow CTrain stations.

His van was struck by the CTrain and sustained severe damage, and the driver took off on foot.

The southbound to eastbound exit of Memorial Drive is closed, and the westbound left lanes were blocked.

Calgary Transit said CTrains were travelling on a single track on the inbound tracks for Blue Line trains between the Zoo and Franklin while police investigate.

Police are searching for the driver. They said as of 10 p.m. it was not yet known if the vehicle was stolen.