Woman dies in north Alabama train collision

This is the second deadly train accident in the north Alabama area in the last two months.

Woman dies in north Alabama train collision

A tragic accident occurred in Scottsboro on Monday morning, resulting in the death of a woman following a collision with a train.

Incident Details

According to Scottsboro Police Major of Operations Scott Matthews, the fatal incident took place at the intersection of the railroad tracks and Ridgedale Road. The collision involving a cargo train occurred at approximately 8:49 a.m. While the intersection is equipped with railroad crossing lights, it does not feature a crossing gate.

Authorities confirmed that no charges are expected to be filed against the train operator.

Recent Concerns in North Alabama

This tragedy marks the second deadly train-related incident in the north Alabama region within the last two months. As 205focus.com previously reported, a train accident on May 13 near Highway 72 in Gurley claimed the lives of a father and one child, while leaving a second child injured.