Train derailment in Collinsville due to vehicle crash; injuries reported

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Published August 16, 2026 9:27 AM CDT

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The Brief

    • A vehicle collided with a train early Sunday morning along U.S. Highway 377 near Collinsville, causing the train to derail and resulting in injuries.
    • Authorities have urged motorists to avoid U.S. 377 and keep clear of the derailment site as multiple local agencies assist with emergency operations.
    • The total number and severity of injuries, as well as the exact cause of the crash, are currently unknown and remain under investigation.

COLLINSVILLE, Texas - Emergency crews were on the scene of a train derailment Sunday morning north of Collinsville following a collision involving a vehicle, authorities said.

Train derailment in Collinsville

What we know:

The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. along U.S. Highway 377 near County Line Church Road. First responders from Collinsville Fire Department Station 71 dispatched to the scene reported a vehicle had crashed with a train, leading to the derailment and causing injuries.

Details on the number of people injured or the severity of their conditions were not immediately available.

The Grayson County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments are helping the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol in securing the area and evaluating the wreckage.

What you can do:

Officials urged motorists to avoid the area and warned of potential traffic disruptions along U.S. 377. Authorities requested that the public stay away from the derailment site to allow emergency personnel and equipment clear access to perform rescue and clearing operations.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

The Source: Information in this article is from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office and the Collinsville Fire Department.

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