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A Norfolk Southern freight train struck a tractor-trailer at a Forest Park crossing Monday morning, splitting the trailer and scattering cargo along the tracks. The collision happened around 7:30 a.m. near Main Street and Hale Road.
Fire Department Capt. Brett Boyle said the truck had bottomed out on a steep hump at the crossing. Its driver got out before the train hit. Fire officials said the truck driver and train engineers were not hurt, and no pedestrians were near the tracks.
Boyle said the impact scattered cargo about 100 yards along the tracks.
Fire officials said big rigs are prohibited from using the crossing and warning signs are posted. Large trucks get stuck there a few times a month, officials said. The driver will likely face multiple traffic citations, but officials did not confirm whether any were issued.
By News Now Georgia
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
