"A driver suffered critical injuries after crashing into an Amtrak train Monday night in Oakley, officials said. The collision was reported just after 7 p.m. at the East Cypress Road railroad crossing, near Main Street, according to Oakley assistant city manager Danielle Navarro."
"An initial investigation indicated the vehicle drove around the train crossing arms and collided with the side of the train, which was moving at the time, Navarro said. The driver - and sole occupant of the vehicle - was flown to an area hospital with critical injuries. There were no known injuries among the passengers on the train, according to Navarro."
"In an advisory around 7:45 p.m., the city said the crossing would be closed for two hours. Motorists can use Main Street to Delta Road to Sellers Avenue as an alternate route."
A driver suffered critical injuries after crashing into a moving Amtrak train at the East Cypress Road railroad crossing near Main Street in Oakley just after 7 p.m. The vehicle drove around the lowered train crossing arms and collided with the side of the train while it was moving. The sole occupant was flown to a hospital with critical injuries. There were no reported injuries among passengers aboard the train. The crossing was closed for about two hours beginning around 7:45 p.m., and Main Street to Delta Road to Sellers Avenue served as an alternate route for motorists. Emergency responders managed the scene and detours.
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