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Wiggins Today
By the People, for the People
5 Killed in Train-Van Collision in Mississippi
Lone survivor flown to hospital after crash near Wiggins
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:03pm
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The aftermath of a deadly train-vehicle collision at a rural Mississippi crossing exposes the need for improved safety infrastructure and coordination between rail operators and local authorities.Wiggins TodayFive people were killed when a Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train collided with a van at a rural crossing near Wiggins, Mississippi. The lone surviving van passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was flown to a hospital, but no one aboard the train was reported injured.
Why it matters
Train-vehicle collisions at 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 safety measures and driver awareness to prevent future loss of life.
The details
The crash occurred when the CPKC freight train collided with the vehicle at a crossing near the town of Wiggins, about 45 miles northwest of Biloxi. The Stone County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
- The crash occurred on March 31, 2026.
The players
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
The railroad company whose freight train was involved in the collision.
Ryan C. Peterson
The 26-year-old driver of the van who was killed in the crash.
Kristina Carver
The 45-year-old front seat passenger of the van who was killed in the crash.
Emley Chamblee
The 22-year-old daughter of Kristina Carver who was killed in the crash.
Sarabeth Chamblee
The 20-year-old daughter of Kristina Carver who was killed in the crash.
Demarcus Perkins
The 23-year-old who was killed in the van during the crash.
What’s next
The Stone County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the cause of the collision.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of improving safety measures at rural railroad crossings and raising driver awareness to prevent similar devastating collisions in the future.
