VIDEO: CSX train plows into flatbed hauling heavy equipment in Georgia

[Ashley]

A motorist in Ringgold, Georgia, captured video of a serious truck vs. train crash that occurred on Monday afternoon.

The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. on February 27 on High Street in Ringgold.

Police say that an eastbound flatbed truck became stuck on the railroad tracks and was then struck by a northbound CSX train.


The train engineer suffered minor injuries in the crash. No one else was hurt.

CSX issued a statement on the crash: “CSX appreciates the swift response by local emergency personnel and are cooperating with local police, who are investigating the incident.”

You can view video of the crash below.

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[BIG R GUY]

I thought most of these low boy drivers knew about sloped rail crossings? Apparently Jorge didn’t. Must of dropped his glasses.

 

[kboomarang]

I thought most of these low boy drivers knew about sloped rail crossings? Apparently Jorge didn’t. Must of dropped his glasses.

I was thinking that too, that's got be right up there with load securement, I have to ask Jorge's wife about this next time I see her, she shops at the WBL Piggly Wiggly.

 

[Triplex]

Guess he didn't see Truckingboards and learn from what the other guy did in Haverstraw, NY last week. Another low boy on RR tracks, when will they learn?

 

[BIG R GUY]

I was thinking that too, that's got be right up there with load securement, I have to ask Jorge's wife about this next time I see her, she shops at the WBL Piggly Wiggly.

Guess that’s where the term,4 eyes came from?

 

[Toliet Paper]

Why is it never the trains fault??? I think that they need a round about to prevent theses incidents.

 

[Triplex]

Why is it never the trains fault??? I think that they need a round about to prevent theses incidents.

Why in the world should it be the trains fault? I'm really curious to hear your answer.
By the way, one of the safety rules every driver should know: "Don’t start across until you know you can cross the tracks completely without stopping."

 

[Toliet Paper]

I was being a smart a$$ ...lol

 

[BIG R GUY]

VIDEO: Semi truck plows into Fort Worth cop car and van on icy I-20

The Fort Worth Police Department recently released harrowing dash cam video from an accident involving semi trucks and a police vehicle that occurred last month.

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These guys should be going a little faster. Hit the van and squad car going like hell.