Law enforcement probing fiery collision between a tractor-trailer and Valley Metro light rail vehicle
A collision between a semi-truck and an Amtrak train in Phoenix, near I-10 and Washington Street on Sunday night, has been the subject of local authorities' and residents' attention.
The incident resulted in both the semi-truck and the Amtrak train catching fire. Phoenix police were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. The driver of the semi-truck was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the approximately 20-25 passengers on the Amtrak train during the crash were fortunately not seriously injured.
As of now, the cause of the collision is still unknown, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accident.
In a positive development, regular Amtrak service resumed along Washington Street on Wednesday, indicating that the system is currently operating as normal.
In other news, a bill has been passed in the House to avoid a partial government shutdown, but the future remains uncertain regarding the government shutdown, as the situation continues to evolve.
Sadly, the name of the truck driver involved in the accident has not been publicly disclosed. Meanwhile, Scripps News has obtained video footage of the individual accused of shooting Charlie Kirk after a 2022 car crash, although this incident is not directly related to the accident in Phoenix.
Lastly, there will be closures near downtown Phoenix and along the 60 this weekend, so motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly.
