Early this morning, a CSX freight train and a vehicle collided in Scottdale, DeKalb County, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Clarendon Avenue and Ponce de Leon Avenue around 1:56 a.m., and officials were called to the scene shortly before 2 a.m. where they discovered one person deceased inside the vehicle, and another was transported to the hospital, though the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
According to the investigation that so far there were no injuries reported among the train's crew, and the vehicle appeared to have sustained the most damage on the passenger side, following the initial collision investigation was taken up by DeKalb County Public Safety, and CSX has extended full cooperation to the local law enforcement looking to pinpoint the exact cause of the tragic event. In a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, CSX said, "CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident," and continued support for the investigation has been promised.
No reports have emerged regarding any crew members being harmed in the train collision, as the train fortunately did not suffer any casualties beyond the severe vehicle damage and the loss and injury of its occupants. The identities of those involved in the crash have not been made public, and details surrounding the condition of the injured party remain unknown, with authorities withholding further information at this time.
CSX, in their response to the situation, have offered their condolences to the individuals and families affected by the collision, they shared in a statement acquired by CBS News Atlanta, "CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident," as the investigation into the crash continues, officials aim to establish the circumstantial factors leading to today's tragedy. With details still unfolding, this remains a developing story, and more updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
