Semi-truck, train collide in fiery crash in SW Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A semi-truck collided with a train overnight on the city’s southwest side, sparking a fire in the wreckage.

No injuries have been reported as authorities have yet to locate the driver of the tractor-trailer. No occupants were found on the train either, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.

Crews responded to reports of a vehicle fire just before 4 a.m. at the intersection of Lee and Spark streets in southwest Atlanta.

When first responders arrived, they encountered a tractor-trailer afire after being struck by a train. Firefighters worked to put out the flames in the cab, trailer as well as on debris strewn about the railroad and roadway, Atlanta Fire Rescue told Atlanta News First.

Crews have not identified any hazardous materials in the wreckage.

An investigation is ongoing as no occupants were found in the tractor-trailer, train or surrounding area, authorities said.

Norfolk Southern and MARTA briefly halted operations in the area as police activity and cleanup continued.

The crash happened just below elevated MARTA rail tracks which run between the West End and Oakland City transit stations.

MARTA said that it had requested a bus bridge to transport riders between Oakland City and West End Stations “due to police activity” until further notice.

The transit agency was also offering riders Uber and Lyft credits for rail travel involving the Lakewood, Oakland City, West End and Garnett stations.

This is a developing story. Please stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.