Emeryville PD Media AdvisoryA vehicle was struck by a train early Saturday morning in Emeryville after a driver accidentally turned onto the railroad tracks near 67th and Shellmound and became stuck, police said.
The collision occurred around 1:09 a.m. on February 14, prompting a response from emergency personnel. According to the Emeryville Police Department, the female driver was able to safely exit the vehicle before an oncoming train struck it. The vehicle caught fire following the impact.
No injuries were reported, and authorities said all involved parties remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police noted there were no signs of impairment and DUI was not suspected.
Rail service in the area was temporarily shut down for several hours while crews worked to extinguish the fire, remove the vehicle, and conduct a full inspection of the tracks. The vehicle was cleared without further incident, and officials emphasized there was no threat to the public.
Emeryville police thanked Union Pacific Railroad and the Alameda County Fire Department for their coordinated response.
Authorities also reminded residents that if a vehicle becomes stuck on train tracks, drivers should call 911 immediately so emergency personnel can halt rail traffic and respond quickly.
Thank God, no one was injured! Thanks for covering this.
No mention of the cargo evident in the photo. That looks to be a volatile oil or similar material in those tanker cars, otherwise known as “bomb trains”. I’d say we were all lucky it was not a major conflagration. Moving that material through densely populated areas is extremely dangerous.
Waymos and autonomous vehicles can’t come soon enough! Some people should not be driving!
Just a friendly reminder that Waymos aren’t really autonomous and get help from people overseas: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GH0X88-MVw4