Missouri City crash involving Amtrak train, 18-wheeler

MISSOURI CITY, Texas - An 18-wheeler and an Amtrak train carrying more than 100 people were involved in a crash on Tuesday. No serious injuries have been reported.

Train, 18-wheeler crash

What we know:

The crash occurred at US 90 and Cravens Road around 11 a.m.

According to Amtrak, 93 passengers and 11 crew members were on the train traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

According to Missouri City Fire and Rescue, two passengers were treated at the scene, and no one was taken to the hospital.

The passengers were transported to an Amtrak station by METRO bus.

What we don't know:

Police are still investigating how the crash occurred.

What's next:

HAZMAT is at the scene for a fuel spill and debris clean up. Crews are expected to be at the scene for a few more hours.

Amtrak statement

What they're saying:

In a statement, Amtrak said: 

"On March 17, 2026, Amtrak Train 2 was traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans at about 11:10 a.m. CT when a vehicle came into contact with the train on Union Pacific Railroad tracks near Houston. There have been no reports of serious injuries to the approximately 93 passengers or to the 11 crew members onboard.

As a precaution, customers were moved off of the train. They will continue east aboard chartered buses.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, railroad crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings.  

Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings."