Train collides with a truck in Oakland, California
The accident occurred as the train was heading in the southbound direction near Fruitvale Ave. & E 10th St. just before 9 a.m., the Oakland Fire Department said.
After the accident, the truck caught fire, and the contents in the back of the truck scattered on the ground nearby.
More than 100 passengers were on the train at the time of the accident, according to the Oakland fire department
“Train passengers are being safely removed from the train. No medical needed for the driver of the truck,” the department tweeted.
The driver of the dump truck, who jumped out when he saw the train approaching, said that just before the crash, his dump truck broke down and became stuck on the tracks. (ILKHA)
Multiple #OFD crews are on scene of a Truck vs Amtrak train collision at Fruitvale and E10th street. Incident occurred just before 9AM. Rail traffic is stopped in both directions. Train passengers are being safely removed from train. No medical needed for driver of the truck. ...