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Three Killed in North Tonawanda Train-Vehicle Collision

A pickup truck trapped between railroad gates was struck by a northbound Amtrak train, resulting in the deaths of two adults and a child.

  • The crash occurred at the intersection of River Road and Felton Street in North Tonawanda on Friday night.
  • Witnesses described the truck being trapped by railroad gates before being hit by the train.
  • The victims included a 69-year-old man, a 66-year-old woman, and a 6-year-old boy.
  • No injuries were reported among the 21 passengers on the Amtrak train.
  • An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with Amtrak and local law enforcement involved.
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