Indiana train crash - An Amtrak train traveling to Chicago from Indianapolis has collided with a semi-trailer in its path on the northwestern Indiana rail tracks.
The Indiana train crash, which reportedly occurred around 8:20a.m. Tuesday, left 14 people aboard injured.
Although White County officials say there were no fatal injuries recorded, the passengers were transported to the IU Health White Memorial Hospital for assessment.
White County sheriff Pat Shafer said the Indiana train crash occurred "when the northbound train struck a semi-truck that had crossed onto the rail tracks running adjacent to U.S. 421," according to a report by AP.
Reports indicate that the collision spit the truck into two but luckily the driver survived without an injury.
Officials are currently investigating the Indiana train crash. Investigators are particularly looking at what may have caused the semi-truck to deviate from its lane, ignoring apparent train crossing signs about 25 miles north of Lafayette.
There are reports that 55-years-old Jeffrey B. Hatfiled, the Bedford, Indiana, driver of the semi-truck was aware of the advancing truck. However, he allegedly decided to cross its path because the thought he would be clear off the tracks before the train reached his vehicle.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said there were 56 passengers and three members of the crew aboard the train when the collision happened shortly after the train's departure from Lafayette.
Reports indicate that at the scene of the Indiana train crash, just two miles near Reynolds - a White County town - two large pieces of the truck that was divided lays on either sides of the track.
The passengers involved in the Indiana train crash, who were reportedly heading for Chicago, have been transported via buses to their destinations, after it was ascertained that they had not sustained any injuries.
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