Driver critically injured in DART train crash in Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, officials say

A driver was critically injured Friday evening when a passenger vehicle and a DART train collided in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, officials said.

The crash occurred about 6:40 p.m. near North Jim Miller Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway, according to Dallas Fire Rescue.

A DFR rescue unit came upon the crash as it happened and called it in.

"The driver of the vehicle was stuck inside, so a heavy rescue response was dispatched to the call," DFR said in a news release. "However, the heavy rescue response was disregarded because the first arriving truck company was able to get the driver out."

The driver was taken to a hospital in critical condition, DFR said.

"Train traffic was temporarily held until the scene was cleared," DART spokesperson Erin Myers said.   

DART Police are investigating the crash.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.