5 killed in train-van collision in rural Mississippi

Lone survivor, a 23-year-old woman, airlifted to hospital after deadly crash near Wiggins

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:07am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged train crossing signal light, partially obscured by shadows, conveying the sudden, gritty aftermath of a deadly collision.The aftermath of a deadly train-vehicle collision at a rural Mississippi crossing exposes the need for enhanced safety measures.Wiggins Today

Five people were killed when a Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train collided with a van at a rural crossing near the town of Wiggins, Mississippi, about 45 miles northwest of Biloxi. The lone survivor, a 23-year-old woman, was flown to a hospital, while no one aboard the train was reported injured. The Stone County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.

Why it matters

Train-vehicle collisions at unprotected rural crossings are a persistent safety issue, with hundreds of such incidents occurring each year across the United States. This tragedy highlights the need for improved crossing infrastructure and safety measures to prevent future loss of life.

The details

According to authorities, the collision occurred at a crossing near Wiggins when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train struck the van. All five people inside the van were killed, while the lone surviving passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was airlifted to a nearby hospital. The railroad company expressed condolences to the victims' families.

  • The crash occurred on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Wayne Flurry

The Stone County Coroner.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

The railroad company operating the freight train involved in the collision.

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What they’re saying

“Our most sincere condolences go out to the families of the victims of this tragedy.”

— Canadian Pacific Kansas City

What’s next

The Stone County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the cause of the deadly collision.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing need for improved safety measures and infrastructure at rural railroad crossings to prevent such devastating accidents and loss of life.