Train crashes into car early morning in Northwood


Northwood , Ohio (WTVG) – An Amtrak crashed into a car near Walbridge Road in Lake Township around 5:30 a.m. according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Officials say that the driver from Flint Michigan, 35, was driving eastbound on Walbridge Road before he got stuck on the track. The driver left the car and was able to exit the vehicle before the train hit says OSHP.

OSHP says that the Amtrack had 112 passengers and crew on board the train during the crash. Officials say that the train was traveling from Toledo to Pittsburgh.

The railroad was closed until around 7 a.m. before Amtrak cleared the scene according to OSHP. Officials say there were no injuries reported from the crash.

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