Train carrying GOP lawmakers, including local Rep. Roger Williams, to policy retreat hits truck

WASHINGTON (AP) — A chartered train carrying dozens of GOP lawmakers to a Republican retreat in West Virginia struck a garbage truck south of Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday, lawmakers said.

No lawmakers were believed injured in the accident. One person has been reported killed in the accident, and another seriously injured, but no further details have been released.

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, whose district includes parts of Killeen and Fort Hood, was on the train. Also on the train were U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and local representatives Bill Flores, R-Waco, and John Carter, R-Round Rock.

"I am on the train and I am OK. We don't know many details, but security and doctors are here to secure the scene and help those who are injured," Williams posted on Twitter this morning.

"We're fine, but our train hit a garbage truck. Members with medical training are assisting the drivers of the truck," Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., wrote on Twitter.

A GOP aide said the train is partially derailed.

Oklahoma GOP Rep. Tom Cole says a person on the truck may have been seriously injured.

Cole said he's not aware of any injuries on the train. A GOP aide speaking on condition of anonymity says no lawmakers were injured.

Cole said he believes the accident occurred south of Charlottesville, Virginia. The train was en route to the Greenbrier resort in White Sulfur Springs for a three-day issues retreat featuring appearances by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., tweeted: "The train carrying GOP members to our retreat had a collision, but Rebecca and I are both okay. Security and doctors on board are helping secure the scene and treat injuries."