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Crash occurs between vehicle towing a trailer and a freight train

Woman's Vehicle Crashes at an Unprotected Rail Crossing, Resulting in a Tragic Collision with a Cargo Train.

Collision between a car towing a trailer and a freight train
Collision between a car towing a trailer and a freight train

Crash occurs between vehicle towing a trailer and a freight train

In the district of Steinburg, a dramatic incident occurred when a car and trailer combination collided with a freight train at an unguarded railway crossing near Landscheide. The collision, which took place at midday, caused significant damage to both the car and the freight train.

Fortunately, no animals, pedestrians, or people were harmed in the collision. The driver of the car, aged 60, and the locomotive driver remained unscathed. However, the wood from the torn-off trailer was scattered around the scene, and there was minor damage to the freight train.

The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident at the unguarded railway crossing. No official statement has been made regarding potential penalties for the incident. The local authorities were notified about the incident, and the railway line was closed for over an hour due to the cleanup efforts.

The wood in the trailer was not damaged beyond repair, and the collision site was cleared. The accident caused minor delays to train services in the area. It's worth noting that no further details about the condition of the train or the car after the collision were provided.

Interestingly, the driver of the heavy truck involved in the accident at the unprotected railway crossing in Steinburg is not specified in the search results. The available reports focus on an 80-year-old cyclist involved in a train accident at the same location but do not mention the identity of any truck driver related to such an incident.

The police reported the incident, and no details about any potential penalties or investigations were mentioned in the report. The railway line has since been reopened, and life in Steinburg returns to normal.

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