Today (March 25, 2026) at 2:40 PM, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a train vs. vehicle crash on Highway 51 and Ponders Quarters Lane just south of Amite. Highway 51 was closed but reopened at 4:40 PM. This incident involved an Amtrak train with 149 passengers.
TPSO reports two victims were transported for injuries and a third victim is confirmed deceased.
The involved train has been released from the scene and is southbound toward its destination.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
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