Three people are dead, including a child, after a train crashes into a truck in New York
- An Amtrak train collided with a Dodge truck in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
- The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of 3 individuals, including a child.
- The incident occurred on the route from New York to Niagara Falls.
A 6-year-old boy, a 66-year-old woman, and a 69-year-old man died when an Amtrak train hit a pickup truck in western New York. The accident happened in North Tonawanda, a city in Niagara County, around 13 miles from the Canadian border. The train was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it collided with the Dodge truck on Friday evening. The three people in the truck got stuck, and emergency responders needed special equipment to rescue them. Despite efforts to save them, they passed away at the scene. The victims' names were not disclosed at the time of the incident. An Amtrak spokesperson mentioned that the truck was blocking the track during the crash. Fortunately, none of the 21 passengers or crew on the train were injured. Amtrak is cooperating with local authorities to investigate the accident, but more details were not provided immediately. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, incidents at railroad crossings are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in the United States. In 2023, there were 2,190 collisions and 248 fatalities. It's crucial to be cautious and attentive when approaching railroad crossings to prevent such tragic accidents.