On Monday afternoon in Buckeye, a vehicle struck a train and needed to be taken to the hospital. It was around 3:30 p.m. on July 29 when the collision occurred close to Rainbow Road and Southern Avenue.
According to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, preliminary reports suggest that the crossing arms were not lowered to prevent a vehicle from crossing the tracks.
Regarding the locomotive, Gray states, “The train did sustain some damage to a 3000-gallon diesel saddle tank which is being handled by regional Hazmat teams.”
The precise cause of the crash is unknown. An investigation is underway into the incident.
Railway couplings called “buckeye couplings,” or “buckeye knuckle couplers,” are mainly used in North America but are also found in the UK and other countries. These couplings are made to securely and effectively join railroad rolling stock, like wagons and carriages.
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