Semi-Truck Collides with Train in Union City, Four Injured

0
3K

UNION CITY, Ga. — Four people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a semi-truck collided with a train, sparking a fire and leaving one person ejected from the truck, according to officials.

The crash occurred around 2:24 p.m. near Stonewall Tell Road and Westbrook Road, the South Fulton Police Department reported. Union City fire officials said the impact was so severe it caused part of the train to catch fire.

Two people in the semi-truck and two people on the train were injured in the collision. Officials confirmed three victims suffered serious injuries, and one person is in critical condition.

According to 11Alive, aerial footage from SkyTracker showed the semi’s cab separated from its trailer, which remained on the tracks in front of the train.

Emergency crews, including police and paramedics, responded to the scene. CSX is investigating the cause of the crash.

Buscar
Patrocinados
Categorías
Read More
Trucking News
Roadcheck is happening now. Here are four possible outcomes if you get inspected.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) biggest truck inspection effort of the year...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2021-05-05 21:14:07 0 12K
Trucking News
Brampton Driver With Canada-Wide Suspension Arrested After Stealing Semi-Truck From Repair Shop and Crashing Into Police Cruiser During Stop Attempt
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — A Brampton man with a Canada-wide driving suspension was arrested after...
By Truck Drivers Life 2025-12-30 19:37:33 0 1K
Video
Security cams catch semi truck jackknifing down a hill, nearly hitting ambulance building
Security cameras captured the alarming moment of semi truck jackknifing down a hill and coming...
By American Truck Drivers 2024-01-21 01:41:54 1 17K
Trucking News
Iowa DOT shows how NOT to fix your trailer brakes ahead of CVSA Brake Safety Week
With the nation’s biggest brake safety enforcement effort just weeks away, law enforcement...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-08-20 16:32:53 0 17K
Trucking News
Semi Carrying Chicken Catches Fire on I-90 in Avon, Shutting Down Lanes
AVON, Ohio — A tractor-trailer hauling chicken caught fire Monday morning on Interstate 90...
By Truck Drivers Life 2025-11-03 16:56:55 0 2K
News | Truck Drivers Life | Social Network for Truck Drivers https://www.truckdrivers.life