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Dramatic footage: Train hits trailer truck stuck on tracks, ‘Holy smokes’! says witness
Courtesy Kelly Blay
A tractor-trailer stuck on tracks in West Texas was struck by a train that dragged it a half-mile (kilometre) before coming to a stop.
The driver of the rig got out of the tractor minutes before the train hit on Wednesday morning in Midland.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Dramatic footage of the collision shows items on the flatbed trailer being tossed high into the air as the intersection is enveloped in a cloud of dirt.
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@GageisGreat12
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
In all seriousness, trains are dangerous to people and really anything in their way. When it comes to things like a car, the force would be enough to destroy anything in its path. Not to mention due to how long they are, even if they do see you, it’s already too late. Don’t screw with trains kids
@scottmckellar1157
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Nice commentary
@BillandBenHardcore
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Oh hey i was there
@glyss14
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
The pipes crashed
@ohyeahthatsright3155
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Can we appreciate the strength of the Fifth Wheel here?
@shammshaw7901
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Up 8652
@HeyItsMeGoku785
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
there was 2 povs of the crash
@ComradeTri
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Union Pacific SD40Ace Anyway to Destroy Truck
@lancemckellar
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Whack!
@northlander4370
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
they may be intimidating on the highway , but don't gamble with freight trains
@ColAngus
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Here's a tip:
If you ever get stuck……immediately ……all crossings have a sign with phone and crossing number on them , call it and they will radio the trains.
@Bkn348og
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
He said imma smack you know
@THEATREofPAIN270
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Truck Weight : Maybe 80,000 lbs.
Locomotive Weight: About 438,000 lbs.
lol
@claudioreyessalinas5552
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Lo hiso cagal
@futurepilot6749
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
7 years ago
@CodeNameLazarus
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
That's my home town! Lol
@tylerbonser7686
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
He ran out of time on his E log so he had to take his break or be on violation.
@futurepilot6749
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
did his train overturn
@kevinrichards3288
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Imagine if that semi trailer would've been a tanker.
@WesternSouthDakotaRailfan2006
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Oof
@thomasrobinette3227
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Good thing the driver shut the door at the very last second. What a Moron
@ontarioguy2738
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
I hope to hell this guy didnt move because he was afraid of breaking the gate!
@log4ever1
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Whatever you do, stay there and keep videoing, rather than go see if anyone needs help.
@kbrailfanner6492
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
As soon as the train hit the truck, all four locomotive jump up a little bit because of the hard impact.
@jesusmadrigal9648
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
The SD70ACe is a beast mode heavy loco
@mayramogrovejo6173
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
L
@RailTime1786
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
That semi got smacked around .
@jaydenbains5026
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Isn't that in Spain
@tijmen131
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
American trains look so damn beasty awesome
@rungcox4823
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
the train wouldn't derail because the lead locomotive was a SD70ACE and it is a more heavy locomotive.
@jonathancouch5458
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
freight trains ant no joke "BEASTMODE"
@Amtrak90222
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Why does he even close the door and not GET OUT OF THE WAY!?
@MichaelRubenGonzalez
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Wow…
@MFXdump
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
In Emergency Braking and still not slowing much, That was definitely a Loaded train.
@stanpatterson5033
March 3, 2024 at 2:25 pm
When the drivers get their trailer stuck on the tracks and it's apparent that they cannot get unstuck and THEN realize there is a train coming, at that point you gotta know it's too late. Why not pull the fifth wheel pin, dump the trailer and save the tractor? That way at least when the dust settles, your sorry ass has a ride outta that place. Don't worry about cranking down dolly legs, just pull the pin, and if any spare time, save the airlines and electrical cord, just pull out from under it. You aren't going to hurt the trailer any more by dropping it on its knees than the damage that's gonna be done when the loco plugs it. It's not about being stupid at that point, it's about saving what you can. Same thing when a trailer catches fire. Dump the trailer and save the tractor.