Unoccupied Vehicle Struck by Train in Gainesville
Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle versus train crash at the tracks along US 301 and SW Hawthorne Road in Gainesville late Thursday night. The vehicle, which was unoccupied, became stuck on the tracks and was struck by…
Gainesville, FL, November 6, 2026 —
Alachua County Fire Rescue units were dispatched late Thursday night to a collision involving a train and a vehicle. The incident occurred at the railway crossing located along US 301 and SW Hawthorne Road in Gainesville.
According to initial reports, the vehicle involved in the crash was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Information regarding how the vehicle became stuck on the tracks was not immediately available. The train subsequently struck the stationary vehicle.
Fortunately, the incident resulted in no reported injuries. Emergency services confirmed that the train’s operator and any potential passengers or crew aboard the train were unharmed. The condition of the unoccupied vehicle and the extent of any damage to the train or railway infrastructure were not detailed in the provided summary.
The Alachua County Fire Rescue Department responded to the scene to manage the aftermath of the collision. Specific details about the response timeline or any immediate actions taken by the fire rescue personnel were not provided. The specific time of the incident on Thursday night was also not specified, beyond being described as “late Thursday night.”
Further details regarding the cause of the vehicle becoming stuck on the tracks or any potential investigations into the incident were not immediately released. This report is based solely on the information provided, and details such as the type of vehicle, the train’s route, and the specific duration of any traffic or rail disruptions were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Sanchez on www.wcjb.com, see more information here.
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