Three individuals lost their lives and one sustained injuries in a devastating collision between a passenger van and a train in Augusta County, Virginia, on Monday night.
Augusta County, Virginia - A horrific train crash on Monday evening in Augusta County, Virginia, has left three people dead and one injured.
According to Virginia State Police, a 15-passenger van carrying four individuals was returning from a solar panel work site in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, when it was struck on the driver's side by a Norfolk Southern train bound for Waynesboro. The collision occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at an intersection between train tracks and a private road on the 100 block of Wayne Ave.
Tragic Train Collision Claims Three Lives in Virginia
The impact of the crash was immense, and tragically, two men and one woman were pronounced dead at the scene by the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad at 8:13 p.m. The remaining female passenger was promptly transported to Augusta Health to receive medical attention for her sustained injuries.
Witness accounts indicate that before the collision, the train sounded its horn, alerting nearby individuals of its approach. Nonetheless, the impact between the van and the train was unavoidable.
Tragic Train Collision Claims Three Lives in Virginia
An investigation by the Virginia State Police revealed that the train's speed was within normal limits at the time of the accident.
The identities of the deceased victims have been withheld pending notification of their families.
Tragic Train Collision Claims Three Lives in Virginia
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the exact cause.
This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with rail transportation and the importance of adhering to safety protocols.
