A bystander video captured the shocking moment a Norfolk Southern train struck a septic truck at a railroad crossing in Chesapeake, Virginia, sending the vehicle flying and leaving the driver with serious injuries.
According to reports, the crash happened when the septic truck was crossing the tracks as the locomotive approached.
Footage shared online showed the train T-boning the truck in a violent impact, creating a large cloud of debris and smoke near the crossing.
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the collision and transported the truck driver for medical treatment.
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Officials said the driver suffered life-threatening injuries following the crash.
The incident quickly gained national attention after video of the collision spread across social media, with many viewers reacting to the force of the impact.
Authorities are investigating what led to the crash and whether warning signals, crossing arms or visibility played a role in the incident.
Norfolk Southern has faced renewed public scrutiny in recent years following several high-profile rail incidents across the country.
Railroad crossing safety remains a major concern in the United States, especially in areas where large trucks, local roads and freight trains intersect.
Officials are expected to review video evidence, witness statements and crossing equipment as part of the investigation.
A locomotive struck a septic truck crossing the tracks in Chesapeake, Virginia, sending the truck flying and leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries. https://t.co/sVkx5pnhq4 pic.twitter.com/ywUJT5Bpum
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