All railroad crossings back open after train strikes 18-wheeler in Lake City
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Published: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST|Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:15 PM EST
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) - All railroad crossings are back open on Friday after a train car derailed in Lake City following a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
City spokesperson Donna Tracy said the incident happened Thursday afternoon, closing crossings at Thomas Street and those further south of Thomas Street.
She added the 18-wheeler was stuck on the tracks at the Thomas Street crossing when the crash occurred.
Only one train car derailed as a result. No injuries were reported.
The tracks were cleared at around 2 a.m. Friday and were announced as being reopened later in the morning.
It’s the second train derailment reported in Lake City this month.
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