Car and Passenger Train Collision in Cary: Emergency Responders on Scene
Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a car and passenger train collision in Cary that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place at NE Maynard and East Chatham around 2:05 p.m., prompting the presence of police, fire, and EMS teams. At least two individuals sustained injuries, with one person being transported to an ambulance on a stretcher. The severity of the injuries and the total number of casualties remain unclear at this time.
Amtrak confirmed that the collision involved train 72, which was en route from Charlotte to Raleigh with 46 passengers onboard. The train collided with a vehicle that was obstructing the track, leading to the incident. Amtrak emphasized the importance of preventing such incidents and highlighted the dangers associated with trespassing on railroad rights-of-way and grade crossing incidents, citing statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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