BELMONT, N.C. — Acme Road was temporarily shut down in both directions Wednesday morning after a crash involving a train left one person hurt in Belmont.
It happened around 6:30 a.m. at Cason Street, off Perfection Avenue.
UPDATE: Looks like the vehicle ran right into the train on Acme Rd. at Cason St. off Perfection Ave. in north at 6:32 AM #BelmontNC #GastonCo pic.twitter.com/7xYlMGBCLh
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) October 21, 2026
At the scene, the driver of an SUV appeared to have run into the side of a Charlotte & Western train, damaging the front end of the vehicle.
According to Gaston County EMS, one person was taken to the hospital. Channel 9 is asking for an update on their condition.
The incident did not cause any major traffic issues due to the location.
The Belmont Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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