Semi-truck struck by train in Hogansville, authorities say
A train struck a semi-truck stuck on a Hogansville railroad crossing Monday morning.
The incident occurred when the semi-truck became stuck on the crossing located at Johnson Street at U.S. Highway 29 around 9:30 this morning.
A northbound train struck the semi-truck, causing the semi’s load to spill.
“The crossing will be closed for an extended amount of time for clean up and repairs to the crossing itself,” Hogansville Assistant Police Chief James Vincent said.
The crash investigation will be handled by the Georgia State Patrol and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division.
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