1 person dead after truck crashes into train, causing derailment along US 59 and Midline in Splendora, deputies say

Deputies said a truck collided with a train, causing it to derail. SkyEye video showed several train cars off the tracks and debris crushed under the front of the train.

SPLENDORA, Texas (KTRK) -- The north frontage road to I-69 in Splendora is expected to remain closed until at least noon Tuesday in the wake of a deadly crash that caused a train derailment.

Splendora police gave the traffic update Monday night, hours after at least seven train cars derailed off the tracks.

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The frontage road between Kingsport and Fostoria is impacted.

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the person behind the wheel of a truck slammed into the train. The driver died.

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Officials did not provide further details about the person who was killed.

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1 person dead after truck crashes into train, causing derailment at US 59 in Splendora, deputies say