Train strikes vehicle at Main Street crossing in Edmonds driver has minor injuries

A freight train collided with a westbound vehicle at Main Street in Edmonds around 11:45 a. m. Tuesday, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. The driver managed to exit the car before emergency services arrived. By 12:50 p.

m. , the train had moved, allowing traffic to resume on both Main Street and Dayton Street. Edmonds police Assistant Chief Josh McClure confirmed that BNSF is overseeing the crash site while the investigation is ongoing. Reports indicate that the crossing arm was operational and intact at the time of the collision, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the accident. The incident coincided with the unloading of the Washington State Ferry, which resumed service once the train cleared.

In similar past events, train-vehicle collisions have prompted discussions on safety measures at crossings. Local officials continue to seek ways to prevent such incidents in the future.