Chatham-Kent Police say a 64-year-old woman is fortunate not to have been hurt when a train hit the bicycle she was riding.

Emergency crews were sent to a level crossing on Centre Street Sunday afternoon.

While the cyclist was alright – officers say the bike was extensively damaged.

Police are renewing their call for everyone obey laws at railway crossings.

They remind people to look both ways at the tracks and never try to beat an approaching train.