An Amtrak train headed to New Orleans collided with a semi-trailer on tracks south of Mobile on Sunday.
Amtrak train No. 23 was traveling from Mobile around 7:20 a.m. when the crash happened.
According to Amtrak, a semi-trailer with an auto rack came into contact with the train on CSX tracks.
Amtrak reported that there were no injuries among the 48 passengers aboard the train, but several crew members were treated at the scene.
Passengers were later taken back to Mobile and provided alternate transportation to New Orleans as the investigation continues.
Here’s the full statement from Amtrak on the collision:
“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 were provided with snack packs and water on board the train. Amtrak returned the train to Mobile later in the morning, where customers could 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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