An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans toward Chicago was involved in a deadly collision near Hazlehurst, Mississippi, on Monday. One person in the car died, while no injuries were reported among the approximately 180 passengers and crew members aboard the train.
The car had obstructed the track when it came into contact with the train, according to WDSU, citing Amtrak and the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office. Amtrak was working with Mississippi law enforcement as authorities conducted an ongoing investigation.
One Person In Car Killed Near Hazlehurst
The early account did not explain why the car was on the track or provide additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision. Officials also had not released the identity of the person who died in the initial report.
Despite the fatal crash, the train’s passengers and crew were reported safe, sparing the incident from becoming a mass-casualty event aboard the passenger train. Investigators are expected to examine the vehicle, the track area and the sequence of events that placed the car in the train’s path.
Amtrak Route Links New Orleans And Chicago
The Amtrak City of New Orleans route connects Chicago and New Orleans, with Mississippi stops including Jackson, according to Amtrak. The route makes Mississippi a regular stretch for trains serving New Orleans, including travelers heading north from the city.
For now, the confirmed picture remains limited but grim: a car obstructed the track near Hazlehurst, one person inside died and everyone aboard the Amtrak train was reported uninjured. The investigation remains active, and further details may clarify whether service disruptions or additional safety concerns resulted from the crash.
