Clayton County

Train crashes into tractor-trailer carrying Whataburger supplies in Clayton County, crew members say

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a train.

Clean-up officials told Channel 2 Action News sometime Saturday morning a train slammed into a tractor-trailer that was carrying vegetable oil for Whataburger on Main Street in Forest Park.

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According to crew members on the scene, the driver of the tractor-trailer was stuck on the tracks when the train crashed into it.

Officials said the train engineer was taken to the hospital. No further information was provided at the scene.

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Norfolk Southern told Channel 2 Action News they are still waiting for more information from local authorities about the incident.

Channel 2 Action News reached out to Forest Park police for a statement but has not received a response.

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