Union Pacific train strikes vehicle at Helms Trail crossing

Union Pacific train strikes vehicle at Helms Trail crossing

FORNEY, Texas — A Union Pacific train struck a vehicle early Saturday morning at the Helms Trail railroad crossing just south of U.S. Highway 80.

FORNEY, Texas — A Union Pacific train struck a vehicle early Saturday morning at the Helms Trail railroad crossing just south of U.S. Highway 80.

The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. and involved an unoccupied silver passenger vehicle. The train attempted to stop but struck the vehicle.

The vehicle, which only sustained rear-end damage, was left on the tracks unattended before the accident, according to police.

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