SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (Smokey Barn News) — One person is dead and another seriously injured following a train versus vehicle crash on Monday near Springfield.
The crash occurred along Kinneys School Road. According to initial reports, after colliding with the train, the vehicle went down a ravine, trapping the occupants.
Robertson County EMS transported one patient to an area trauma center. A second individual did not survive.
Springfield Fire Department, Robertson County EMS, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police, and THP are all on scene.
First responders were dispatched to an address between the 100 and 200 block of Kinneys School Rd. MAP A citizen told Smokey Barn News that they heard the train screeching to stop.
Smokey Barn News has learned that, due to the mechanics of the crash, you can expect the investigation to continue for an extended period.
Kinneys School Road is currently closed. The train remains stopped and is expected to block multiple crossings in the area for an extended period as the investigation continues.
