
CONVERSE, La. — Emergency responders were called to Converse Thursday evening after a train collided with a saltwater truck at a railroad crossing.
According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the LA Highway 174 railroad crossing at the intersection of U.S. Highway 171.
Authorities reported that the train struck the truck, but no injuries were reported as a result of the collision.
The circumstances surrounding the crash have not been released, and the incident remains under investigation.
Motorists are always reminded to exercise caution when approaching railroad crossings, obey all warning signals, and never attempt to cross tracks when a train is approaching.