CSX train hits semi stuck on tracks; railroad crossings in Versailles closed

“Just after 8 a.m. (Wednesday) morning, a CSX train struck an unoccupied lumber truck on the railroad tracks at Steffin Street in Versailles,” according to a statement from CSX. “No injuries were reported. CSX personnel are cooperating with local police, who are investigating this incident.”

The train stopped following the collision, which blocked all interior railroad crossings in the village, including Steffin Street near Worch Lumber, as well as Second, Center and West streets, the village said.

CSX sustained substantial damage to crossing gates, lights and control infrastructure through the central part of the village. The West Street crossing will remain closed through at least Friday, the village said.

The Center Street crossing were expected to reopen sometime Wednesday evening.

Village personnel and CSX are placing more barricaded at the crossings. The railroad is not permitted to reopen the crossings in the village without working lights and gates.