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16-year-old in hospital with life threatening injuries after train hits SUV

The accident happened around 7 a.m. this morning as the teen tried to cross the railroad while a train approached in Falls County.
Credit: WNEP

FALLS COUNTY, Texas — A 16-year-old male is in critical condition after trying to cross a railroad while a train approached.

The accident happened around 7 a.m. this morning when a white Chevrolet Tahoe attempted to cross a railroad on County Road 116 near Highway 6 as a train approached, officials says.

As a result of the collision, the teen sustained life threatening injuries and was airlifted to a surround hospital. 

This story is developing and will be updated as new information become available.

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