Amtrak Train Collides with Semi in Gilpin County, One Injured

An Amtrak train collided with a semi-trailer in Gilpin County on Monday, injuring the truck driver and causing significant road closures west of Denver during late morning travel. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak Train 5, traveling from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay Area, struck the truck near a rural crossing around 11:30 a.m. Officials confirmed 279 passengers and crew were on board at the time.

Emergency crews transported the semi driver to a hospital via Flight for Life helicopter. Authorities reported the injuries as serious but not life-threatening, and no train passengers were hurt during the collision.

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Amtrak Crash Leads to Road Closures

The Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office said South Beaver Creek Road, Pactolus Lake Road, and Highway 72 closed following the crash. Crews reopened Highway 72 later in the morning, but the two smaller roads remained blocked.

Deputies cited the truck driver for failing to stop at the railroad crossing. Investigators continue to review the circumstances that led to the crash, while Amtrak works closely with local authorities during the inquiry.

Amtrak Emphasizes Rail Safety Concerns

Although train service resumed without major delays, the incident highlights ongoing rail safety concerns. Transportation officials urge drivers to remain vigilant at railroad crossings because ignoring signals can result in severe accidents.

Authorities advised drivers to use alternate routes until cleanup ends. Further updates are expected as investigators complete their work on the scene.

Source, photo: denvergazette.com

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