Train-Truck Crash at Belton Crossing: Community's Safety Concern

0:00A train smashed into a truck stuck on the tracks near Belton, Missouri, Tuesday afternoon, at East 187th Street and Holmes Road. No one got hurt, but the crossing sign got wrecked, and CPKC crews jumped right in to fix it up. This marked at least the third crash at this exact spot since 2021, per Federal Railroad Administration records. Back in 2023, a semi-truck loaded with six folks, including four kids, got nailed there too. Just living nearby and business owners are fed up, saying they've seen trucks snag on these rails for years now. It's turning into a real headache for the whole community. The big culprit, a steep hill right before the tracks that leaves heavy rigs powerless to climb over. There's a warning sign for truckers to steer clear, but it's tucked in a spot that's tough to spot in time. Officials are pushing drivers to scout other paths around it, and the road stays shut down during repairs. We'll keep watching if CPKC chimes in with more on preventing the next close call. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.