Train, vehicle collided in Titusville; 1 person taken to hospital, officials say
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A train and a vehicle collided Tuesday afternoon in Titusville, according to the Titusville Police Department.
What we know:
The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. near Knox McRae Drive and S. Hopkins Avenue, the Titusville Police Department said in a post on X.
The roadway was shut down for about an hour. It reopened around 3 p.m., police said in an update.
One person – the driver of the vehicle – was taken to the hospital as a precaution, police said.
A photo shared with FOX 35 showed a blue vehicle with significant damage to its truck.
The cause of the crash was under investigation, officials said.
What they're saying:
"Please remember to exercise safe driving practices, especially when it comes to approaching railroad crossings," the police department said.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Titusville Police Department in a post on social media.