A tow truck and train collided in Encinitas Saturday afternoon, officials confirmed.
The crash happened around 2:35 p.m. at Chesterfield Drive and South Coast Highway 101.
It is unclear how the crash happened or how many people were involved. Details on potential injuries have not yet been released.
Sheriffs deputies are currently at the scene investigating the crash.
At around 3:35 p.m., North County Transit took to their Twitter page and also confirmed the collision, tweeting: "Due to an incident on the tracks involving Amtrak, COASTER may experience a delay."
One witness told NBC 7 that a tow truck was crossing the train tracks but, for unknown reasons, stopped. The witness said the gate then came down on the flatbed tow truck, which was hauling a white suburban, and an oncoming train hit the truck.
Another resident who lives near the site of the crash told NBC 7 that the impact from the collision shook his whole house. The resident said the driver of the tow truck was ejected from his vehicle, landing about 100 yards from the intersection.
Pieces of the tow truck were strewn around the train tracks for hundreds of yards after the crash.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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