Update: Big-Rig, Amtrak Train Collide Near Vacaville

Bay City News Service

Update: 12:06 p.m.: Tracks have partially reopened following a collision between an Amtrak train and a big-rig near Fairfield this morning.

The accident was reported around 8:30 a.m. near Vanden and Cannon  roads, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross said.

The big-rig driver suffered minor injuries, Cross said. Amtrak spokeswoman Vernae Graham said it appears the truck pulled in front of the train at the Cannon Road crossing. She said there are gates  and lights at that crossing.

The collision knocked the big-rig's trailer on its side, but the driver was able to get out of the truck and tried to clear debris from the roadway, according to the CHP.

The train involved in the accident was a Coast Starlight train that had come from Seattle and was heading to Los Angeles. As of 10:30 a.m., the train was still at the scene.

The accident closed the tracks and delayed Capitol Corridor service in both directions between Auburn and San Jose, Graham said. She  advised riders to expect delays throughout the day.

Original story post:

The driver of a big-rig suffered minor injuries this morning when the big-rig and an Amtrak train collided on the tracks near Vacaville, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross said.

The accident was reported around 8:30 a.m. at Vanden and Canon roads in unincorporated Solano County.

The collision knocked the big-rig trailer on its side, but the driver was able to get out of the truck, according to the CHP.

The road was clear by 9 a.m.