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Amtrak Train Collides With Semi Near Santa Maria, Fuel Spill Shuts Highway 1

Hazmat crews are containing a reported 1,500-gallon diesel spill at the scene.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. along the tracks by Brown Road, according to authorities.
  • Roughly 260 passengers were aboard, and three were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.
  • The semi-truck driver sustained major injuries and was hospitalized, officials said.
  • The train did not derail, and passengers waited for buses to continue their trips.
  • Highway 1 is closed between Main Street and Brown Road, officials also listed closures between Highway 166 and Brown Road, and the cause remains under investigation.