Amtrak train carrying 164 passengers collides with vehicle in Alabama
An Amtrak train carrying 164 passengers from New Orleans collided with a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Alabama.
The train was headed to New York City when it hit a vehicle obstructing the tracks in Vance, according to Amtrak.
“On March 6, Amtrak train 20 was traveling from New Orleans to New York City at approx. 4:10 pm CT when a vehicle obstructing the track came into contact with the train in the town of Vance, Alabama,” an Amtrak spokeswoman told AL.com Thursday night.
“There have been no reported injuries to the 164 passengers or crew onboard,” the spokeswoman continued. “Amtrak is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.”
Further information was unavailable.