Early morning commutes near Gilroy were disrupted when a train collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Masten and Fitzgerald avenues. The Santa Clara County Fire Department reported the incident occurred at 7:03 AM. Upon their arrival, it was evident that the train had struck the front of the semi. In a stroke of fortune, no major injuries were reported, according to Santa Clara County Fire's social media update.
County Fire was dispatched to a report of a collision between a train and a semi-truck at 7:03 a.m. today at the intersection of Masten and Fitzgerald avenues, just north of Gilroy. Upon arrival, firefighters found the train had struck the front of the truck. Thankfully, no major… pic.twitter.com/1mLFO4oPu9
— Santa Clara County Fire (@sccfiredept) July 14, 2025
The accident involved eighteen passengers and two crew members, all of whom were safely transferred to an alternate mode of transport while the cleanup ensued. While the specifics of the crash remain to be thoroughly investigated, the initial reports suggest a close encounter but no lasting harm. The County Fire's message reminded citizens to always remain vigilant around train tracks and to respect the rules designed to keep everyone safe.
In the aftermath of the collision, Santa Clara County Fire took the opportunity to emphasize the paramount importance of railway safety. "Trains have the right of way 100% of the time," they warned, urging the public to obey signals and gates at crossings and never to attempt to cross tracks hurriedly.
