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Train Hits Log Truck; Logs Sent Crashing Into Bank
April 7, 2009
A collision between a train and a log truck sent logs crashing into a Brewton bank Monday morning.
The accident happened in downtown Brewton about 11:15 Monday morning when a loaded log truck attempting to cross over the railroad tracks was hit by a freight train.
The crash sent the truck’s trailer spinning around and over toward the First Exchange Bank. The load of logs was spilled, sending a log crashing into the lobby just in front of the bank’s teller windows.
There were no injuries reported in the crash.
Pictured above: A log in the lobby of the First Exchange Bank in Brewton after a Monday morning crash between a truck and a train in the South Alabama town. Pictured below: A look at the truck and train. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Train Hits Log Truck; Logs Sent Crashing Into Bank”
I’ve observed with reasonable consistency that log truck drivers are not among the safest.
Fantastic coverage William!!!!! Unfortunately this is not a rare thing for Brewton and their r/r crossings. I have no idea what makes these truck drivers think they can beat a train. . . . it’s a blessing that no one was hurt. But I bet there were some “shaky” bank employees yesterday afternoon!!
Please keep us informed,as I know you will,as to the “why” of a log truck trying to outrun a train!!!!!