Video shows scene after crash involving Amtrak train, tractor-trailer in Guilford County

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An Amtrak train and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Guilford County today, according to Greensboro police. At about 2:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to the collision on the 100 block of Buchanan Church Road, near Burlington Road, police said. Amtrak reports that its 75 train was heading from Raleigh to Charlotte when it came upon a vehicle obstructing the track. The driver of the tractor-trailer suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. There were 61 passengers and crew on the train at the time of the crash, according to Amtrak. No other injuries were reported. Police say the crash is under investigation. Amtrak says it is working with local law enforcement. Amtrak said in a statement, "Preventing incidents and fatalities on the railroad is a priority for Amtrak. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, and railroad-highway grade 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 grade crossings. Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings. "