Overview
- The collision happened at Poplar Street and Airline Avenue in Gastonia as heavy snow and poor visibility gripped the area.
- Police video and photos show the semi’s cab crushed against the train, and the truck did not have a trailer attached.
- Officials closed the crossing and set detours while crews clear debris and assess the safety of the tracks.
- The National Weather Service urges residents to avoid travel due to slick roads and low visibility, with snowfall in some areas estimated at 10–12 inches.
- Gastonia police reported multiple additional weather-related crashes in the region earlier in the day, with no injuries reported.