UPDATE: Two killed in car crash with Amtrak passenger train in south Mobile County

Two people were killed early Saturday when their vehicle was struck by an amtrak passenger train in Mobile, Alabama. The victims have been identified and emergency crews and investigators remained on scene as officials worked to clear the tracks and assess whether the train will resume its initial route.

Amtrak train struck vehicle

Mobile Police and fire a train struck a single vehicle on Bellingrath Road near Peary Road just before 8: 00 a. m. ET. Officers at the scene confirmed two people in the vehicle were deceased; both were pronounced dead at the scene, Blake Brown with Mobile's Department of Public Safety said.

Police vehicles were lined up at the intersection of Bellingrath Road and the railroad tracks as crews responded. Mobile Fire-Rescue personnel said they did not have an immediate count of passengers aboard the train, and that no injuries were reported among those on board.

amtrak crossing signals functioning

Officers determined the audible signal, flashing lights and crossing arms were functioning properly at the time of the crash,. After the collision, the train traveled about 2, 100 feet before coming to a stop.

CSX personnel were present at the scene reviewing the incident while Mobile Police continued their investigation into how the crash occurred. Investigators have not released further details about the sequence of events that led to the collision.

Emergency response and investigation

The victims were identified as a 31-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter; both were pronounced dead at the scene. Fire and police units responded to a railroad crossing near Cary Hamilton Road around 7: 51 a. m. ET and worked with rail personnel to secure the area.

An update from the Mobile Police Department at 11: 40 a. m. ET stated that the tracks had been cleared but that it was unknown whether the passenger train would continue on its initial route at that time. Authorities continue to investigate and have not released details about any mechanical issues or driver actions prior to the crash.

• Key takeaways: two fatalities identified; crossing signals reported functioning; train traveled about 2, 100 feet before stopping; tracks cleared but route status unclear.

Analysis and forward look: investigators remain on scene and have cleared the crossing for now. If officials determine the train can continue, passengers may see service resume on the same route; if not, further operational adjustments and announcements can be expected. Officials have not provided a timetable for any passenger re-routing or schedule updates.