Train collides with car on tracks in Emeryville

"A train collided with a car stuck on the tracks in Emeryville early Saturday morning, according to a police department press release. Shortly after 1 a.m., a woman reportedly turned onto the railroad tracks and became stuck. She exited the vehicle before an oncoming train hit it. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place."

"Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place. The police worked with Union Pacific Railroad and the Alameda County Fire Department to handle the incident. The vehicle was taken off the tracks without further incident. There were no injuries and no signs of impairment."

A train collided with a car that became stuck on the tracks in Emeryville early Saturday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a woman reportedly turned onto the railroad tracks and became stuck, then exited the vehicle before an oncoming train struck it. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. Authorities shut down the railway temporarily to allow emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks. Police worked with Union Pacific Railroad and the Alameda County Fire Department to manage the response. The vehicle was removed without further incident, and there were no injuries or signs of impairment.

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