Overview
- A Transperth commuter train struck a truck at the Meadow Street level crossing in Guildford after the truck failed to clear the crossing, about 3.55pm on Wednesday.
- Roughly 100 passengers were on the train; several people were treated at the scene, three were taken to hospital with non life‑threatening injuries, and two toddlers were checked and released.
- The truck was carrying a bobcat that was thrown onto the tracks and the collision shattered the train’s windscreen while debris struck nearby vehicles, complicating the emergency response.
- Recovery crews removed the truck at about 7.15pm and worked overnight to replace boom gates and repair fencing so the Meadow Street crossing and Midland line were reopened by early Thursday morning.
- WA Police and transport authorities have opened inquiries into why the truck entered the crossing and the crash underscores ongoing safety and commuter disruption risks at suburban level crossings.