Portage, MI – A train struck a semi-truck Tuesday morning on Shaver Road, prompting road closures and an active response from police and fire crews.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred at 9:23 a.m. in front of 8850 Shaver Road, when a train hit the trailer of a semi, separating it from the tractor. Officials confirmed the semi driver was uninjured.
The train came to rest roughly 1,000 feet south of the impact point, remaining upright with only minor damage to its railcars and locomotive. Emergency personnel are currently securing the area and investigating the collision.
Authorities say northbound lanes of Shaver Road are temporarily closed, though reopening is expected soon. However, businesses located on the east side of the tracks will remain blocked for several hours during cleanup and vehicle removal.
The east side of the railroad is closed from Melody Avenue south to 9151 Shaver Road, with traffic delays expected through midday.
Residents are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway fully reopens.
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