Crime & Safety
Flames Erupt After Train Hits Tractor-Trailer In Atlanta: WATCH
Responding firefighters found flames burning a truck's cab and trailer after a train hit the truck in Atlanta.
ATLANTA, GA — A train hit a tractor-trailer, causing it to burst into flames Friday in Atlanta, fire officials said.
The fiery crash happened around 3:45 a.m. in the area of Lee and Sparks streets, Atlanta Fire Rescue said.
When crews arrived, fire officials said they found flames burning the truck's cab and trailer. A fire also consumed railroad debris, fire officials said.
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AFD released video footage of the aftermath, which appeared to show significant damage to the tractor-trailer.
No one was found during a search of the tractor-trailer and surrounding area, fire officials said. According to AFD, the truck driver possibly left the scene before first responders arrived.
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No hazardous materials were present, and the crash led to temporarily suspended rail operations, fire officials said.
The crash is under investigation.
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