Photo by: SLCSO
A car on the train tracks is what led to a road closure in Fort Pierce on Friday morning.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) said the vehicle became disabled on the tracks and was struck by an oncoming Brightine train. Luckily, no injuries were reported.
The sheriff’s office saidTorpey Road is currently closed at North Old Dixie Highway as crews investigate and clear the scene. A photo taken at the scene shows the front of the car smashed in from the impact.
Sheriff Keith Pearson uses this incident as a reminder tostay alert when crossing railroad tracks and obey all warning signs and signals.
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Source: cbs12
