A Union Pacific train slammed into a wheelchair on the Yosemite Avenue crossing in downtown Manteca after an individual had to abandon it when a wheel got caught in the tracks.

Manteca Police indicated no one was injured.

The incident around 10 a.m. Tuesday ended up blocking the crossings at South Main, Yosemite Avenue, and Center Street for less than an hour.

It was the third train accident in Manteca this year.

In April, a homeless woman was struck and killed by a train near the 120 Bypass overcrossing of Moffat Boulevard.

Four days after the fatality, a homeless man and his dog were walking along the Union Pacific tracks between Yosemite Avenue and Center Street when the dog went onto the tracks and his leash got stuck on a railroad tie.

The man tried to free the dog but both were struck by the train.

The dog did not survive.

The 53-year-old homeless resident of Manteca survived, but he had a severe injury to his left arm. He was transported to an area hospital for immediate medical care. 

 Manteca averages two pedestrian versus train deaths a year.

Police advise the public to remember that trains coming through town cannot stop in a reasonable distance to avoid hitting persons or animals on the track.

The train that struck the dog took almost a mile to come to a complete stop.

Police said it is important to stay off the tracks unless crossing at an approved crossing when the arms are up, and no trains are approaching.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com