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Train Vs. Semi: Train Wins

Posted: 10:56 am EST March 3, 2006Updated: 11:13 am EST March 3, 2006

UNION CITY -- A semi-truck in Union City got tangled up in a rail crossing and was hit by an oncoming train shortly before 10 a.m. Friday.

The incident happened at the Gresham Street and US 29 intersection.

The semi-truck was carrying vegetable oil when it was hit by the northbound CSX freight train. The train pushed the semi-truck down the tracks before stopping.

Traffic has been impacted in the immediate area.

No injuries have been reported.

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