Two People Killed After Amtrak Train Strikes Vehicle At Mobile Railroad Crossing

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — Two people are dead following a devastating collision involving an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle Thursday morning at a railroad crossing in Mobile, according to the Mobile Police Department.

Authorities said the crash occurred at the Bellingrath Road crossing near Peary Road, where an Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train traveling toward Mobile struck a vehicle at the crossing.

A male and female occupant of the vehicle were killed as a result of the collision. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and the crossing was affected as investigators worked to determine exactly what led to the deadly crash.

According to police, the initial investigation indicates that the railroad crossing arms were down at the time of the collision. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the events immediately before the vehicle entered the crossing.

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service operates passenger rail service between Mobile and other communities along the Gulf Coast, making Thursday morning’s collision a significant incident for both rail and roadway traffic in the area.

The identities of the two victims had not been released in the information provided, pending the appropriate notification of family members.

Mobile Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Additional details may be released as investigators gather more information.

The Buzz Report will continue monitoring this developing story and provide updates as additional information becomes available.