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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,933 posts)
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 08:28 PM Nov 2018

Amtrak Capitol Limited 1, tractor-trailer 0: Train strikes tractor-trailer in Gaithersburg.

"Police say." Well, yeah.

No fatalities, and no injuries either, AFAIK.

And before you alert because I got the story from Fox5dc, please educate yourself on the difference between Fox Broadcasting and Fox News.

Train strikes tractor-trailer in Gaithersburg, police say
By: fox5dc.com staff

Posted: Nov 05 2018 05:15PM EST

Video Posted: Nov 05 2018 06:54PM EST

Updated: Nov 05 2018 07:06PM EST

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A train has struck a tractor-trailer in Montgomery County, officials say.

The crash happened at East Diamond Avenue and Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg at around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, police say.

“Amtrak 29, operating on CSX RR has struck a vehicle at Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg, MD,” the Maryland Transit Administration tweeted. “Currently both tracks are blocked while authorities investigate the accident. Anticipate significant delay.”



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Amtrak Capitol Limited 1, tractor-trailer 0: Train strikes tractor-trailer in Gaithersburg. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2018 OP
Saw reports of fuel leakage - both from train and truck n/t Yonnie3 Nov 2018 #1
Or it could've been the trucker peeing his pants TheCowsCameHome Nov 2018 #2
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