Crime & Safety

Tractor-Trailer Splits In Half After Crash In Douglas Co.: Report

The cab of the truck was found across the road from the crash scene in Douglas County, a media report said.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A train and tractor-trailer crashed Thursday afternoon, causing the tractor-trailer to split in half, WAGA-TV reported.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported a crash in the area of Veterans Memorial Highway and Municipal Parkway.

Authorities did not release crash details but said the railroad crossing was not operational.

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The cab of the truck was found across the road from the crash scene, WAGA-TV reported.

The crash shut down Veterans Memorial but the road has since reopened.

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