Amtrak train, vehicle involved in crash in Fairfield; 1 dead, several people hurt
FAIRFIELD – One person was killed after a crash involving a vehicle and a train in Fairfield on Wednesday morning.
The scene is near E. Tabor and Railroad avenues.
An eastbound Amtrak train struck a vehicle near the intersection, Fairfield Fire says. The vehicle suffered major damage -- with the ricochet sending it into a second vehicle.
Several people were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to major, firefighters say. One person has died from their injuries, Fairfield police said.
About 120 people, including passengers and crew, were on board the train but no injuries were reported to them.
Due to the crash, E. Tabor Avenue was closed between Clay Bank and Tolenas roads. Officials had reopened the road by early Wednesday afternoon.
The name of the person killed has not been released.