Train Hits Car Waiting In Traffic On The Tracks

NANUET, NY — A train travelling to Spring Valley struck a car on the tracks at the New Clarkstown Road crossing in Nanuet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was sitting in traffic, on the tracks, when the railroad crossing gates began to come down as the train was approaching the crossing, Clarkstown police said.

The crossing gates blocked the driver's ability to get off the tracks. The driver was able to get out and was not injured. She was the sole occupant of the car, police said.

The train was able to come to a stop but it did strike the car, causing minimal damage to both the train and car.

The MTA Police Department responded to the scene to file a report and cited the driver for blocking the crossing, Clarkstown police said. After a brief investigation, the train was allowed to continue on and the driver of the vehicle was able to drive her car from the scene. The crossing is now back open.

Police remind motorists: you should never have your vehicle sitting on the tracks, even if there is no train approaching.

PHOTO/ Clarkstown Police Department