According to a spokesperson for Norfolk Southern, the car drove in front of the train at the Water Street grade crossing.

Two people taken to hospital after car, train collide in Aspinwall

Two people have been hospitalized after a train collided with a car in Aspinwall Borough Sunday evening, according to emergency officials.The people injured were contractors for company hired by Norfolk Southern. One was treated at the hospital and released. At last check, the second person remained hospitalized, though it is thought injuries are not life-threatening, a Norfolk Southern spokesperson said.The accident was reported at approximately 4:15 p.m. According to the spokesperson, the car drove in front of the train at the Water Street grade crossing.The spokesperson also said the crossing was equipped with lights and the train crew sounded the horn and bell while approaching the crossing.The train was traveling to Allentown, Pennsylvania. It consisted of two engines, 88 cars, and weighed over 10,000 tons. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Two people have been hospitalized after a train collided with a car in Aspinwall Borough Sunday evening, according to emergency officials.

The people injured were contractors for company hired by Norfolk Southern. One was treated at the hospital and released. At last check, the second person remained hospitalized, though it is thought injuries are not life-threatening, a Norfolk Southern spokesperson said.


The accident was reported at approximately 4:15 p.m.

According to the spokesperson, the car drove in front of the train at the Water Street grade crossing.

The spokesperson also said the crossing was equipped with lights and the train crew sounded the horn and bell while approaching the crossing.

The train was traveling to Allentown, Pennsylvania. It consisted of two engines, 88 cars, and weighed over 10,000 tons.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.