Man dies after train collision involving 18-wheeler near Greens Bayou
Posted on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at 2:25 pm
HOUSTON, TX — A man died early Friday morning after a train backed into an 18-wheeler in the Greens Bayou area of east Houston, reports Click2Houston.
The accident took place in the 1700 block of Federal Road shortly after 4:00 a.m.
The man was working as a train conductor, helping to guide the driver as the train reversed from a private rail yard. The man was standing at the back of the train when it backed into an 18-wheeler that was crossing the tracks.
Deputies said the victim appeared to have been pinned against the truck. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No further information has been released at this time.