Malvern railroad crossing closed after train, tractor-trailer crash Monday

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Malvern, Arkansas
West Sullenberger Avenue railroad crossing
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Malvern Arkansas in Malvern, Arkansas: A Union Pacific train struck a tractor-trailer carrying Acme bricks at a railroad crossing on West Sullenberger Avenue in Malvern, Arkansas, around 3:30 p.m. Monday. The tractor-trailer had stalled on the tracks after its trailer became caught, and the driver exited the vehicle before the collision. No injuries were reported. Flying bricks damaged the crossing's signal arms, and Union Pacific closed the crossing for repairs estimated at two to three days.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tractor-trailer driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Malvern railroad crossing closed after train, tractor-trailer crash Monday | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source

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