MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — DPS and the Midland County Sheriff's Office responded to a railroad crossing at Business I-20 and West Industrial Wednesday afternoon after a train struck a truck left on the tracks.
In video captured by viewers, the train hits a white truck towing a small trailer. The trailer was apparently disconnected from the truck on impact.
According to a spokesperson with MCSO, the person was able to get out of the truck before the train hit it. No one was injured in the crash.
At this time crews are still investigating and the cause of the crash is unknown.
For emergency incidents, like vehicles stuck on railroad tracks, fires or criminal activities, Union Pacific asks that members of the public call their Response Management Communication Center at 1-888-877-7267. Those who are hearing or speech impaired and are using TTY equipment should dial 7-1-1 for their Telecommunications Relay Services.
You can also submit a tip for a non-emergency situation by clicking or tapping here.
A spokesperson for the Odessa District of the Texas Department of Transportation also had a tip for drivers stuck in a situation like this one. They said to run away from your vehicle and the train at a 45 degree angle, but to run in the direction the train is coming from. If you run in the direction the train is going, they said you could be hit by pieces thrown from the collision.