Train Hits Tank, Truck in South Carolina

Three Injured in Collision

A CSX train collided with a military tank and a tractor-trailer truck in South Carolina on Monday, injuring three people. The incident occurred at a rail crossing in the town of Cayce, just outside of Columbia.

The train was traveling eastbound when it struck the tank, which was being transported on a flatbed truck. The impact derailed the train and caused the truck to overturn.

Three people were injured in the crash: the train engineer, the truck driver, and a passenger in the truck. All three were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation Underway

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash. The NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates transportation accidents.

The NTSB will interview witnesses, examine the wreckage, and review the train's data recorder to determine what caused the crash.

The NTSB's investigation could take several months to complete.

Rail Safety

The train crash in South Carolina is a reminder of the importance of rail safety.

Trains are a safe mode of transportation, but accidents can happen.

There are a number of things that can be done to improve rail safety, including:

• Installing positive train control (PTC) systems. PTC systems use GPS technology to track trains and prevent them from colliding with other trains or objects.
• Educating the public about rail safety.
• Enforcing rail safety laws.

By taking these steps, we can help to prevent train accidents and keep our communities safe.

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Train hits tank, truck in Cayce

CSX train hits tank, tractor-trailer in Cayce, injuring 3

CSX train hits tank, tractor-trailer in Cayce, injures 3