Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Train Collides with Car-Hauling Truck in Texas
A train and a big truck that was carrying cars crashed in a Texas town called Schertz.
It happened on a Sunday morning when the truck was trying to cross the train tracks.
The train hit the truck, and the truck stopped on the side of the tracks.
Luckily, nobody got hurt, and the train didn't fall off the tracks.
This is the second time this has happened in Schertz in just one week!
Police are reminding everyone to be very careful when crossing train tracks.
They say to always stop, look, and listen for trains, and if your car ever gets stuck on the tracks, you should get out and call for help right away because trains can't stop very fast.
A train collided with a truck hauling cars in Schertz, Texas, on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:12 AM at the intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 78.
No injuries were reported, and the train did not derail.
This is the second such collision involving a train and a truck in Schertz within a week.
Authorities are reminding the public to exercise caution and obey warning signals at railroad crossings.
- Who
- A westbound train and an 18-wheeler truck carrying cars
- What
- Collided at a railroad crossing
- When
- Sunday morning, around 10:12 AM local time
- Where
- Schertz, Texas, at the intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 78
- Why
- The truck was struck as it crossed the railroad tracks.
- Location
- Schertz, Texas
- Time of Incident
- Approximately 10:12 AM local time, Sunday
- Vehicles Involved
- Westbound train and an 18-wheeler car-hauling truck
- Injuries Reported
- None
- Train Status
- Did not derail
- Road Closures
- Intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 3009