A Gastonia woman was hospitalized Wednesday morning after her SUV collided with a train at a railroad crossing in Belmont.
The crash happened around 6:30 am near Acme Road and Cason Street, off Perfection Avenue. Belmont Police said the SUV struck the side of a Charlotte & Western train.
The impact caused heavy damage to the front of the vehicle. Gaston County EMS transported one person to the hospital.
Authorities have not released an updated condition for the driver. Belmont Police are investigating what caused the crash.
Acme Road was temporarily closed in both directions while crews worked the scene. The crash did not cause major traffic problems because of the location.
Investigators have not said whether the crossing gates or warning signals were active before the collision.
The investigation remains active.
