
Adams County Train vs Semi
Bennett Semi vs Train
At 15:38 on January 15th, 2025 South Metro Fire Dispatch dispatched Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue to a reported train incident at E. Hwy. 36 & N. Peterson Rd. in Adams County. Crews arrived to semi vs train with heavy damage and trailer on its side with the cab smoking. The 18-wheeler semi collided with the Union Pacific train when the trailer was hit near the rear, causing it to flip over to its side. The tractor became detached from the trailer in the process, with both ending up on either side of the tracks. The train did not derailed and the semi was hauling large rocks. The driver sustained minor injuries. Peterson Rd. was closed from Hwy. 36 to E. 26th Ave. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Additional information provided by Aurora Fire Rescue
Units on Scene:
Bennett-Watkins: Chief 91, Battalion 91, Med 9, Engine 91, Engine 92, Medic 91, Medic 92 & Medic 93
Aurora Fire Rescue: Battalion 4, Engine 17, Ladder 5 (Cancelled), Heavy Rescue 5 (Cancelled), Engine 12 (Cancelled) & Ladder 16 (Cancelled)