Blaring sirens late Tuesday night had some Churchill County residents awake and anxious, wondering what emergency was unfolding. The phrase "truck versus train" quickly circulated, bringing to mind troubling possibilities.
Around 8:40 p.m. on September 17, a 911 call reported that a white work truck with a black bed had collided with a train at the crossing on Lovelock Highway, just south of Interstate 80. Upon arrival, first responders found the driver trapped between the steering column and the seat due to the force of the impact.
The Fallon Churchill Fire Department crew worked to free the driver, who was then airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Union Pacific train involved in the incident came to a stop east of the scene, where multiple cars had derailed, with two lying on their sides. The Nevada State Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Sheriff Richard Hickox expressed gratitude for local emergency services' quick and coordinated response. "I want to thank all of our first responders for their timely response and assistance in handling this incident," Hickox said.
No further details about the driver's condition have been released. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and the extent of the damage to the train and surrounding area.
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