Commuter train plows through car on tracks in Acton

"An MBTA commuter rail train crashed into an empty car that was stopped on a railway crossing in Acton Thursday night, transit officials said. The driver exited the vehicle just before the collision, which pushed the car about 300 feet and left it a mangled mess. No one was injured in the incident, according to Acton police. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at a crossing near 117 Central St. near the Fitchburg line."

"Investigators believe that the car's driver "drove around the gate and then exited prior to the train collision," according to Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. "The crossing gates and warning system were functioning as intended, and the car drove around the closed gates," Keolis, which runs the commuter rail, also said in a statement. Sullivan said the driver, who was not identified, will be issued a citation."

An MBTA commuter rail train struck an empty car stopped on a railway crossing in Acton around 5:30 p.m., pushing the vehicle roughly 300 feet and leaving it mangled. The driver exited the car before impact and was evaluated at the scene with all 44 passengers; no injuries were reported. Investigators believe the driver drove around the lowered crossing gates, which officials said were functioning as intended. Keolis and Transit Police confirmed the gates worked and that the driver will be cited. Acton firefighters contained a fuel spill. Transit police continue to investigate while Fitchburg Line service experienced delays and a train termination at South Acton.

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