Train Hits Vehicle in Leeds, Driver Critically Injured

0:00A train slammed into a vehicle in leads, leaving one person in critical condition. This went down Monday evening, April 6th, right around Asheville Road and Farley Avenue. Police chief Paul Irwin confirmed the driver got trapped inside after the crash. Emergency crews were fast to pull them out. The impact shut down parts of the area and drew a big response from first responders. Folks nearby heard the chaos, but stayed clear while pros handled it. The injured driver rushed to UAB hospital, still listed as critical, with no updates on recovery yet, investigators piecing together what led to the collision. We'll keep eyes on this as more details drop, hitting you with the latest on these heavy local hits. I'm Cory with the story, that's your Birmingham News today update, AI powered and always on.