Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck In Virginia: Officials (Developing)

An Amtrak train slammed into a pickup truck at a railroad crossing in Prince William County, leaving the driver with serious injuries, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

The scene of the Virginia train crash.
Photo Credit: *Prince William County Fire Professional Firefighters*

The scene of the train crash in Prince William County.
Photo Credit: *Prince William County Fire Professional Firefighters*

The scene of the train crash in Virginia.
Photo Credit: *Prince William County Fire Professional Firefighters*

Zak Failla

04/15/2025 12:51 p.m.

The crash was reported shortly before noon on Tuesday, April 15, after the train left the Manassas station, striking the truck at a nearby crossing.

Investigators say the truck was thrown off the tracks coming to rest in the right of way.

First responders rushed to the scene and had to extricate a person trapped inside the truck who was then taken to an area trauma center with what were described as "serious injuries."

The tracks were shut down to allow responding crews to access the truck.

Officials said the Amtrak train remained at the scene while police investigated. It was not immediately clear why the driver attempted to cross.

The incident remains under investigation.

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