Amtrak Train Takes Out Semi-Truck In Horrific Houston Crash

MISSOURI CITY, TX — Police from Houston and Missouri City are on the scene of an accident involving a tractor-trailer and an Amtrak train. The crash happened at about 1:40 p.m. on U.S. 90A and Cravens Street, just south of Beltway 8.

Officials said the 18-wheeler was crossing the railroad tracks and may have become stuck before it was hit by the train, ripping the semi-trailer nearly in half.

Our southwest officers are on traffic control on Hwy 90 (Main St) outbound at Cravens, just south of Beltway 8 following a train derailment. No reports of injuries but traffic is stalled. Use alternate routes & avoid the area. #Hounews #HOUTRAFFIC
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 21, 2018

There were more than 70 passengers on the Amtrak train at the time of the accident, but there have not been any reported injuries to the passengers or the semi driver so far, according to reports.

The force of the crash tossed the tractor-trailer from the tracks and into nearby power lines, and ripped massive hole in the side of the empty trailer.

Meanwhile, traffic on US 90A and Cravens and west are at a stand-still as crews work to clear the wreckage. Official are warning motorist to avoid the area during this investigation.

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