By Jeremy Childs
Los Angeles Times
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — A train car derailed and five people were hospitalized after an Amtrak train crashed into a parked semi-truck, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
The crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. near Sand Canyon Road and East Los Angeles Avenue, also known as California 118, in the unincorporated community of Somis.
The train, an Amtrak Pacific SurfLiner headed south toward Los Angeles, crashed into a semi that was stopped on the level-grade railroad crossing, according to VCFD spokesman Andy VanSciver.
Five people were injured in the crash, which involved six train cars, though only the lead car derailed.
#SandIncident; VCFD is on scene of a train vs. semi along SR 118 between Moorpark and Somis. 5 patients have been transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. One of the Amtrak cars has partially derailed but is vertical on the track. The train was the Amtrak Surfliner… pic.twitter.com/c01hZs7MIF
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) December 13, 2023
Four of those hospitalized suffered minor injuries, while the fifth suffered minor to moderate injuries, according to authorities. The train was carrying 90 passengers and five train employees.
California 118 was closed between Balcom Canyon Road and Somis Road, also known as California 34, and was expected to remain shut down until the morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
#SandIncident firefighters are on scene of a train vs vehicle in the area of Somis CA. Amtrak Surf Liner train heading south to Los Angles. All of the train cars are upright. Primary and secondary searches complete. 90 passengers on the train. Five injured people are being… pic.twitter.com/bkrlaO1b7T
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) December 13, 2023
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