A quiet Tuesday night in Shelby County turned tragic when a 33-year-old Mississippi woman was killed in a crash involving a train. The deadly collision happened just before 9 p.m. at a railroad crossing in Chelsea, leaving the community shaken and prompting a large emergency response.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at the railroad crossing on County Road 433. Deputies and emergency crews rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a vehicle being struck by a train. Witnesses described seeing flashing blue lights fill the dark sky as law enforcement secured the area and first responders assessed the damage.

Authorities said the impact of the collision was severe. The vehicle involved sustained heavy damage, and the crossing was immediately shut down to traffic. Deputies blocked off the roadway while investigators began documenting the scene and gathering evidence to determine what led to the deadly crash.

The Shelby County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as Marie Manning, 33, of Mississippi. Officials confirmed she was pronounced dead as a result of injuries suffered in the collision. No additional information about whether anyone else was in the vehicle has been released at this time.

The railroad crossing remained closed “for an extended period of time” while authorities conducted their investigation. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes as crews worked through the night. By approximately 10:30 p.m., officials announced that the crossing had been reopened and traffic flow restored.

The investigation into the crash is now being led by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Authorities have not yet said what factors may have contributed to the collision, including whether signals were functioning properly or if visibility played a role. As investigators continue their work, the community mourns the sudden loss of a young woman whose life ended in a heartbreaking accident.