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Tractor-trailer struck by train in Decatur Thursday morning
A train collided with a tractor-trailer Thursday near Agnes Scott College in Decatur, spilling cargo from the truck and disrupting traffic along West College Avenue.
DECATUR. Ga. - A train collided with a tractor-trailer Thursday near Agnes Scott College in Decatur, spilling cargo from the truck and disrupting traffic along West College Avenue.
What we know:
The collision happened at a railroad crossing along West College Avenue. Video from the scene showed what appeared to be a CSX train and a tractor-trailer, with cargo scattered on the ground near the tracks.
Police officers were at the scene directing drivers through the area as crews responded to the collision. The crash caused traffic disruptions near the college, although the extent of the road closures was not immediately clear.
What they're saying:
Treshaun Roberts told Storyful he was stopped at a red light and heard the train blasting its horn but initially didn’t think anything of it.
"I started recording when I noticed the truck was revving its engine really loudly, but it wasn’t moving. The truck then began to smoke a little before the driver got out to run to safety," he said.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released information about possible injuries or what led to the collision.
It was also unclear what the tractor-trailer was transporting or whether the train sustained any damage.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.