Vehicle struck by train near West Catalpa

1/28/2026 11:14 AM

Traffic

W Catalpa St & S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65807

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a vehicle and train collision near West Catalpa Street and South Kansas Expressway in Springfield, Missouri. Initial radio reports indicated that a female occupant was conscious, stable, and not trapped. It was uncertain at first whether the person was a pedestrian or inside the vehicle, but the situation was later confirmed to involve a vehicle. Rail company and responders coordinated due to signal issues causing flashing lights and near-crashes. No fatalities were mentioned in the communications.