18-Wheeler Torn Apart in Violent Texas Train Wreck

A train crash in Shertz, Texas, demolished an 18-wheeler carrying a trailer stacked with vehicles on Sunday morning. The crash site in Shertz was at a standstill until Monday morning, around 6:30 am.

A video floating around YouTube shows the destructive collision.

Train Crash Caught on Video

An 18-wheeler carrying a full load of vehicles was driving over train tracks in Shertz when it suddenly stopped at an intersection before completely crossing over. A train quickly approached, and before the trailer was able to clear the tracks, the two collided.

Credit Cameron Colwell via KSAT 12 Youtube

A video shows the exact moment of the horrific crash. The train quickly flies by and smashes into the trailer, dragging it sideways and crushing the load.

Truck Driver Makes Last Minute Decision

Credit Cameron Colwell via KSAT 12 Youtube

Just moments before the collision, the truck driver is seen hopping out of his truck and getting to a safe area away from the road. Luckily, he got away before the truck was struck, and no serious injuries were reported.

Texas Train Wrecks

Trains pass through rural Texas areas all day long and are part of the routine. Catching a train can be a quick wait or a 15-minute headache. Trust me, if I catch the train on Delmar in the morning, my kid’s guaranteed to be late to school.

Some headaches turn into serious situations when trains and vehicles collide. Every once in a while, “Train Crash” lights up headlines, and some areas are more prone to wrecks than others. For instance, the train tracks in Luling, Texas, are a hot spot for wrecks.