Train hits disabled vehicle on tracks in Derry Township
A freight train hit a disabled vehicle early Thursday evening on the railroad tracks in Derry Township, a Westmoreland County Public Safety supervisor said.
A woman, who was not identified, got out of the vehicle and was walking around when firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after the accident at 6:15 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Gray’s Station, the supervisor said.
Badenville firefighters provided traffic control, the supervisor said.
State police at Greensburg were investigating the incident.
Additional details were not immediately available Thursday evening.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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