A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a train Saturday morning in West Phoenix near the intersection of 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. She was found with life-threatening injuries and taken to a nearby hospital, while emergency crews and the train involved remained at the scene as Phoenix police opened an investigation into the collision.
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the collision happened just before 9 a.m., and officers say the pedestrian's identity and the cause of the collision are not yet known. Arizona's Family reported that the intersection at 27th Avenue and Thomas Road was partially closed as crews worked to clear the scene and direct traffic.
Crash Scene And Emergency Response
First responders secured the rail crossing while investigators documented the area and examined the train involved in the strike. Drivers in the area reported delays as officers kept the scene clear and medical crews checked the victim's condition before she was transported to a nearby hospital. Phoenix police said they plan to release more details as the investigation moves forward.
Crossing's Troubled Track Record
The rail crossing at 27th Avenue and Thomas Road is no stranger to serious incidents and is listed for safety improvements by the City of Phoenix. Federal Railroad Administration crossing data and state rail-safety studies have flagged the corridor as high-risk and outline engineering and signal changes that officials say could reduce future crashes; see the Federal Railroad Administration data and the Arizona Department of Transportation crossing report for more detail.
Ongoing Investigation
Phoenix police say detectives are continuing to investigate the crash and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators. This story will be updated when officials release additional details and when hospitals or investigators provide more information, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
