Train hits truck in metro Atlanta, railroad crossing blocked

Roads are reopening after train crash, but rail crossing will remain closed.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — An accident featuring a train and a truck in Douglas county has roads blocked in both direction.

The sheriff’s office said the crash happened in the area of Veterans Memorial Highway and Municipal Parkway.

As of 11:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Highway had reopened but the railroad crossing at Municipal Parkway remained closed.

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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office advised caution for drivers in the area.

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The sheriff’s office said it will send out notification when updates are available.

A photo sent to Channel 2 Action News by a witness at the scene shows what appears to be an 18-wheeler involved in the accident.

Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more about this developing situation.

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