Train Crashes Into Truck During Winter Storm In US, No Fatalities Reported

Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 20:39 IST

A train collided with a stranded truck in Gastonia, North Carolina during a winter storm. No injuries occurred are reported so far.

A train collided with a stranded truck in Gastonia, North Carolina during a winter storm. No injuries occurred are reported so far. (Image: Gastonia Police)

A dramatic collision between a train and a truck was reported in the United States after the vehicle became stuck on a railroad crossing amid severe winter weather.

The incident occurred in Gastonia, North Carolina, during a winter storm that brought heavy snowfall and poor visibility. Video footage shared on social media shows the train slamming into the stranded truck as snow and strong winds reduced driving conditions.

According to reports, the truck driver had exited the vehicle before the collision took place. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the incident.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the truck being immobilised on the tracks, while officials have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution during severe weather conditions.

The video of the crash has since gone viral, highlighting the dangers posed by winter storms to road and rail safety.

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