Train Hits Semi Truck In San Antonio Accident

January 22nd, 2010 |

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A train and semi truck accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. Friday when an 18 wheeler truck carrying sand was waiting to pull out onto Pleasanton Road.

Deputies say that the Union Pacific train, which was heading south, clipped the trailer of the big rig forcing it over on its side.

Bexar County Sheriff’s Traffic Investigators said an accident happens every 18 months at the intersection near 24090 Pleasanton Road, reports KENS5.com in San Antonio.

The driver of the truck told deputies he didn’t hear the horn so he drove over the railroad tracks which resulted in his trailer being hit by the train. The driver of the truck walked away with no injuries.

Traffic was not delayed for very long.

An investigation unit plans to listen to the black box in order to determine the cause of the accident.

KENS5.com and WOIA.com in San Antonio, Texas contributed to this story.