Fort Lauderdale, FL – A car caught fire Saturday night after a collision involving an Amtrak train in Fort Lauderdale, according to fire rescue officials.
The crash happened at about 7:30 p.m. near Northwest 9th Avenue and West Prospect Road.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said dispatchers received several 911 calls reporting that a vehicle had collided with a train and was burning.
Crews from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle on fire near the stopped Amtrak train and worked to extinguish the flames.
After containing the fire, emergency personnel boarded the train to check passengers and crew members for possible injuries.
Officials said two people were evaluated at the scene, but no one was transported to a hospital.
Authorities also reported no confirmed injuries involving the occupants of the vehicle or people aboard the train.
Photos released by fire rescue officials showed extensive fire damage to the vehicle following the collision.
The train remained stopped while crews completed their response and assessed the scene.
Authorities have not released information about how many passengers were on the Amtrak train or its destination at the time of the crash.
Investigators also have not said what caused the collision or whether the vehicle was traveling through a railroad crossing when it was struck.
No arrests or allegations of criminal activity have been announced.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.