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Road reopens after crash involving train, truck in North Haven

Claire R

Police responded to a crash involving a train and a tractor-trailer in North Haven on Friday morning.

Amtrak officials said Amtrak train 141 was traveling from Springfield, Massachusetts to Norfolk, Virginia when it struck a truck at a crossing around 5:51 a.m.

Ninety-seven passengers are on the train and no injuries are reported.

Amtrak said they are working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident. 

Claire R

North Haven Police said a lengthy section of Sackett Point Road was closed in both directions.

Police asked people to avoid the area of Sackett Point Road, particularly west of Universal Drive. The road was reopened after 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

The tractor-trailer has extensive damage, police said, but the injuries that have been reported are minor.

The North Haven police and fire departments, EMS and Amtrak Police have responded, according to police.

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