Two people injured after SUV collides with light rail train in downtown Sacramento

Two people were injured, including one who was taken to a hospital, after an SUV collided with a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train Wednesday morning in downtown Sacramento.

The Cadillac Escalade struck the Gold Line train at the intersection of Eighth and N streets, blocking the roads at 8:32 a.m., the Sacramento Fire Department said. The driver of the SUV was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The intersection was cleared shortly before 10 a.m., said Capt. Justin Sylvia, a spokesman for the Sacramento Fire Department.

A rider on the train also reported minor injuries but wasn’t transported, the Fire Department and RT officials said Gold Line service was able to resume.

This story was originally published October 18, 2023 at 11:24 AM.