Crime & Safety

Train Collides With Car In South Orange County: OCFA

The crash was reported in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday shortly before noon, the Orange County Fire Authority said.

A man was injured after the van he was in was hit by an oncoming train in South Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.
A man was injured after the van he was in was hit by an oncoming train in South Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority reported. (Orange County Fire Authority Courtesy Photo)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — A man was injured after the van he was in was hit by an oncoming train in South Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.

Firefighters were dispatched to the 33700 block of Camino Capistrano shortly before noon Thursday in regard to a train crash.

Upon arriving, crews found the injured driver of the van and treated him before moving him to a local hospital in stable condition.

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The incident is currently under investigation, authorities said.

No further information was immediately available.

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