Authorities investigating fatal collision involving train in St. George
One person died tonight after a pickup truck was struck by a train at a St. George railroad crossing.
The fatality was reported at 5:01 p.m. at Northwest Railroad Avenue and Ann Street in the town, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol’s real-time information site.
St. George Police Chief Anthony Britt said the pickup truck was southbound on Ann Street when it passed through the railroad crossing. The crossing has a sign but doesn’t have crossing arms or lights.
The train struck the truck and the driver died, Britt said.
Check back as more details become available.
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