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Train Collides With Milk Truck Stuck At Pennsylvania Railroad Crossing

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A dramatic incident unfolded in Erie, Pennsylvania, as a train collided with a milk truck that was seemingly stuck at a railroad crossing. The collision occurred on Monday following heavy snowfall in the area.

Onlookers captured the moment on video, with one bystander audibly expressing concern as the train approached the stationary truck. The impact was forceful, causing the truck, branded with Dean’s Dairy, to be pushed to the side of the tracks.

Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries resulting from the crash. Authorities in Erie indicated that the truck likely became immobilized in the snow, leading to the unfortunate collision with the oncoming train.

Impact caused truck to be pushed to the side of tracks.
Train collided with milk truck in Erie, Pennsylvania.
No injuries reported from the collision.

Remarkably, the driver of the milk truck managed to exit the cab just moments before the train made contact, averting a potentially disastrous outcome.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by inclement weather conditions and the importance of exercising caution when navigating roadways, particularly in areas prone to heavy snowfall.

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