A section of road on Youngstown's east side was blocked after an accident involving a train.

The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday along Valley Street.

Authorities and witnesses say a southbound Norfolk Southern train hit an empty car that had been left on the tracks.

The train's crew suffered no injuries and no engines or cars derailed.

We still don't know why the car was abandoned on the tracks.

The scene was cleared and the train was eventually able continue on its way.