Train collides with semi near Amity

A train collided with a semi in Johnson County on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept.
Photo courtesy of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Dept.

Sheriff Doug Cox says that the incident took place on County Road 250 South just east of Old U.S. 31 in the Amity area. Cox explained that the train was headed north on the tracks when it struck the semi, which was west on County Road 250 South. According to the report, the semi pulled into the path of the train, causing the front end of the truck to be sheared off.

Sheriff Cox says that this was a property damage accident with no mention of injuries. He adds that additional details about the crash will be made available Tuesday morning.