Early this morning in Stark County, an SUV collided with a train, inflicting serious injuries on a passenger and minor injuries on the driver. FOX8 News reports that the accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the railroad crossing at 3rd St. NE and Rowland Ave. NE. The train was moving at approximately 28 mph when it struck the vehicle, pushing it roughly a quarter mile down the tracks before coming to a rest.
First responders arrived to find the SUV entwined with the train's front, and the passenger unconscious and trapped. The Canton Fire Department revealed that the driver had already freed himself from the vehicle. "Upon arrival, fire and EMS crews found an SUV entangled with the front of a train," as reported by FOX8 News, highlighting the harrowing scene that unfolded in the early hours.
According to Cleveland19, the Canton Division Chief Steve Henderson said "crews had to use extrication tools to get the passenger out of the SUV." The passenger was subsequently rushed to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital to be treated for his serious injuries, while the driver was taken to Aultman Hospital for evaluation. The names of the individuals have not been disclosed as of this writing.
The matter is still under investigation, but minimal details have been made available beyond the immediate aftermath of the crash. News 5 Cleveland added that although the driver managed to exit the vehicle before firefighters and EMS arrived, the passenger's predicament was more dire. The extent of the passenger's injuries has not been detailed beyond their serious nature, leaving the public awaiting further updates.
