Caught on camera: Amtrak train slams into garbage truck at crossing

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CCTV Shows Moment Train Collides With Garbage Truck

CCTV footage shows the moment an Amtrak train slammed into a garbage truck in Kingstree, South Carolina, on April 1.

A garbage truck driver suffered minor injuries when an Amtrak train struck the vehicle at a crossing in Kingstree, South Carolina, on April 1, officials said.

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The Williamsburg County Fire Department said crews responded to a reported crash near North Williamsburg County Highway shortly before 10:30 a.m.

Footage shared by Kingstree Auction Company captures the moment of impact as the truck tries to cross the tracks.

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"The driver of the garbage truck was able to get out of the truck on his own with minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation," the Williamsburg County Fire Department said on Facebook. "No injuries were reported by the passengers and crew on the train."

The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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