Two trains collide in Memphis Westwood area, leaving one hospitalized with non-critical injuries
Collision reported near West Shelby Drive and Sewanee Road
A collision involving two trains in the Westwood area of Memphis left one person injured on Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, prompting a response from Memphis Police and emergency services near the intersection of West Shelby Drive and Sewanee Road.
Police said officers were dispatched at 11:41 a.m. to the crossing after receiving a report of a train crash involving two trains. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-critical. No additional information about the person’s identity was released publicly on Sunday.
What is confirmed so far—and what remains unclear
Authorities have confirmed the basic outline of the incident: two trains were involved; the crash occurred in the Westwood area; and one person required hospital transport. Beyond that, key operational details have not been publicly confirmed, including the type of rail operations involved, the direction of travel, whether the collision occurred at low speed during switching movements, and whether any railroad employees, motorists, or bystanders were involved.
It also remains unclear whether the person transported to the hospital was a train crew member, a passenger, or someone outside the trains. No public statement has identified which rail operators owned or controlled the equipment involved.
Public safety impacts and immediate response
Train crashes near at-grade crossings typically trigger a multi-agency response, including police for scene security and traffic control, and fire and medical personnel for patient care and hazard assessment. Investigations in such incidents commonly focus on the condition and visibility of warning devices, train movements and signals, radio communications, and adherence to operating procedures.
Context: recent rail fatality at the same Westwood-area crossing
The Sunday collision occurred at the same Westwood-area location where police reported a deadly train-vehicle crash on December 15, 2025. In that earlier incident, officers were dispatched at 9:37 p.m. to West Shelby Drive near Sewanee Road, where one person was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision involving a train and a vehicle.
Both incidents were reported at or near the West Shelby Drive and Sewanee Road crossing, underscoring the importance of timely incident reporting and thorough review of conditions at the site.
What to watch for next
Confirmation of the rail operators and equipment involved.
Clarification of the injured person’s role and circumstances.
Any findings on signals, switching activity, or crossing conditions.
Potential determinations of fault or contributing factors as the investigation progresses.
Authorities had not announced additional details about the cause of the collision by Sunday afternoon.