RCMP are investigating "very serious collision" between a vehicle and a train on Roblin Boulevard in Headingley, Man.

Mounties and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the collision — which took place between Alboro Street and Highway 334 — just after 4:30 p.m. Monday.

A spokesperson for Canadian Pacific Railway confirmed it was a CP freight train that struck the vehicle.

The affected area was closed to traffic until about 10:30 p.m.

A vehicle and train collided in Headingley, Man. on Monday afternoon. (John Einarson/CBC)

RCMP and emergency crews were on scene for several hours and asked the public to avoid the area.

They wouldn't say if there were any injuries or fatalities associated with the incident.

A spokesperson from STARS Air Ambulance told CBC News that crews were called to respond, but were then asked to stand down.