The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train and a Hyundai sedan were involved in a crash Wednesday morning in north Durango.
The train was making its morning trip to Silverton about 9 a.m. when it crossed 32nd Street and hit the rear passenger side of a silver Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound. The car spun 180 degrees before it stopped in the middle of the street.
The train signals, whistles and bells were all working at the time of the crash, said D&SNG superintendent Scott Shewmake. No injuries were reported. A crash like this “usually doesn’t damage the train,” Shewmake said.
The train was traveling about 12 mph at the time of the crash, Shewmake said.
“I think people are not used to having the train in town,” Shewmake said, referring to the D&SNG suspending service out of Durango for nearly two months this summer while tracks were repaired from mudslides below the 416 Fire burn area.
The driver of the Hyundai was cited for disregarding a traffic signal and/or crossing gate, said Durango police officer Ron Wysocki.
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