Overview
- The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the 117 Central St. grade crossing on the Fitchburg Line in Acton.
- The driver exited the car before impact, and firefighters evaluated 44 passengers with no injuries reported.
- Keolis said the crossing gates and warning system were functioning, and Transit Police said the driver will be cited.
- Fire crews worked to contain a fuel spill from the vehicle and notified the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
- Fitchburg Line service was disrupted, with trains terminating at South Acton and Train 1427 canceled, as the investigation proceeds.