Amtrak train collides with car-hauling truck in Grand Bay; several crew members treated for injuries
Truck became stuck on railroad tracks at Highway 90 and Highway 188 intersection
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Investigators are looking into what caused an Amtrak train to collide with a commercial truck on Highway 90 in Grand Bay.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 188 in Grand Bay.
Troopers said a car-hauling truck became stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by an Amtrak train traveling from Mobile to New Orleans.
The impact knocked one of the train’s engines partially off the track.
Two people inside the truck were treated for minor injuries. Several of the 48 passengers onboard reported back and neck pain, but Amtrak confirmed no serious injuries.
Officials said the crossing arms were working properly at the time of the crash. Investigators are now collecting surveillance video from nearby businesses.
In a statement, Amtrak said railroad-highway grade crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
This is the statement from Amtrak:
On Sunday, April 26, Amtrak train No. 23 was traveling from Mobile, AL, to New Orleans at approximately 7:20 a.m. (CT) when a semi-trailer with an auto rack came into contact with the train on CSX tracks south of Mobile. There have been no reported injuries to the 48 passengers onboard, but several crew members were treated at the scene for injuries. Amtrak is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.
Customers have been provided with snack packs and water on board the train. Amtrak currently plans to return the train to Mobile later this morning, where customers may board alternate transportation to New Orleans.
Preventing incidents and fatalities on the railroad is a priority for Amtrak. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, and railroad-highway grade crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and grade crossings. Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings.
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