I'm not sure how this accident happened in Franklin County because it's still under investigation but looks like a semi-truck smashed straight into a train near Eltopia.

The accident occurred near Eltopia West at the railroad crossing near US 395 according to a post on the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Facebook page.

The accident caused the closure as a semi-truck collided with a train. The accident happened around 1 pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Luckily, the driver was able to get out of the cab before the collision. Eltopia West road was closed for a few hours while they cleared the mess.

The accident is still under investigation, you can read more about the incident here.

Train Accident

870 AM KFLD logo
Enter your number to get our free mobile app

LOOK: See Photos of the Year From the International Photography Awards

More From 870 AM KFLD