Train half-a-mile long blocks traffic in Madera

MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Traffic was blocked passim Madera connected Tuesday day aft a astir 3,000-foot bid experiencing motor issues stopped connected the tracks.

According to the Madera Police Department, the stalled bid blocked aggregate railroad crossings parallel to N Gateway Drive - betwixt Yosemite Avenue and Central Avenue successful Madera.

Officers accidental the implicit half-mile of blocked crossing forced drivers and pedestrians successful the country to beryllium detoured to Cleveland Avenue, 9th Street, and Olive Avenue crossings.

It is chartless what caused the train's motor problems.

As of 1:45 p.m., Madera Police reported that each crossings were open.