The North Tonawanda Police Department is investigating a severe collision that occurred on Friday night involving an Amtrak train and a pickup truck. Tragically, three individuals in the truck lost their lives as a result of the crash.
The incident took place around 8pm on the tracks near the intersection of River Road and Felton. Video footage revealed the devastating sight of a passenger vehicle completely crushed by the train. The vehicle was dragged for several hundred feet before the train came to a stop.
Amtrak has released a statement stating that the vehicle had obstructed the track resulting in a collision with train 281, which was en route from New York to Niagara Falls. No injuries have been reported among the 21 passengers and crew members on board the Amtrak train.
The names of the three individuals have not been released. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family, friends and loved ones.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.