Earlier today, a METRORail train was involved in a collision with a vehicle near Texas Medical Center in Houston, resulting in two individuals sustaining injuries; both are expected to make full recoveries. KHOU reports that the incident occurred on Fannin at Wichita Street, within the vicinity of the Museum District, just before 10 a.m. Authorities state a vehicle improperly turned in front of the oncoming train, leading to the accident, and the aftermath saw the driver and one train passenger requiring hospitalization for their non-life-threatening injuries.
According to details shared by FOX 26 Houston, the train derailed and came to a stop off its designated tracks. A METRO official later confirmed that the vehicle had been traveling northbound in a lane designated for southbound traffic, leading to its intersection with the rail and resulting in the crash.
Local commuters experienced delays, and emergency services responded quickly to ensure safety and provide medical assistance to those impacted. As METRO officials continue their investigation, they are working to piece together the events leading up to the incident.
