Truck Driver Barely Escapes Collision with Train in Cartersville, GA

A Georgia truck driver cheats death as a train crashes into his stalled truck. The incident, caught on camera, shows the driver fleeing the cab as the train barrels through, with debris flying. Zack Hatcher, the eyewitness who filmed the crash, had to back up his car to avoid debris and then checked on the driver, who miraculously appeared unharmed.

Incident Details:

"The engineer and conductor...could see the truck stopped on the tracks...they started breaking as soon as they saw the truck, but they were not able to stop in time." Capt. Lisa Fuller, Emerson Police Department 👮‍♀️

The crash occurred early Tuesday in Cartersville, just NE of Atlanta. No injuries were reported, but it's the 8th incident and 1st collision at this crossing. 🚂 vs. 🚛

Train Crossing Safety Tips:

• NHTSA says 1,600+ vehicle-train collisions occurred in 2021. 📈
• Always stop, look, and listen at crossings; trains have right of way. 🚂👀
• Don't stop on tracks. If your car stalls, get everyone out and away; call emergency services. 🚨🚗