2 dead after truck falls from overpass, strikes train in north Alabama

Ireland News News

2 dead after truck falls from overpass, strikes train in north Alabama
Ireland Latest News,Ireland Headlines
  • 📰 aldotcom
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 33 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 68%

Two are dead after a truck fell from an overpass and struck a train in north Alabama.

William Thornton | [email protected]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating an early morning crash in Limestone County involving a train, which left two people dead. The incident happened just north of Athens at around 5 a.m., according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West. A truck based out of Nashville was driving north on Interstate 65 when it fell off an overpass and onto the tracks near Roberts Road, colliding with a train, traveling west. It is unclear how long the truck was on the track prior to the collision. Two men in the truck were killed.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

aldotcom /  🏆 82. in US

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

AP Top 25 Poll: Auburn, Alabama Fall in Weekly Rankings - Alabama NewsAP Top 25 Poll: Auburn, Alabama Fall in Weekly Rankings - Alabama NewsBoth Auburn and Alabama have fallen in the latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll. auburntigers auburnbasketball alabamacrimsontide alabamabasketball alabamanewsnetwork
Read more »

Alabama lawmakers looking at allowing some food trucks the ability to sell alcoholAlabama lawmakers looking at allowing some food trucks the ability to sell alcoholAlabama state lawmakers are looking closely at a bill that would give Birmingham food trucks the ability to sell alcohol in certain areas
Read more »

Metals giant completes on Williams Advanced Engineering deal | AutocarMetals giant completes on Williams Advanced Engineering deal | AutocarFortescue Metals acquires British technology firm for £164 million in order to futureproof its fleet of trucks and trains
Read more »

Pedestrian dies in North Hollywood after being struck by trailerPedestrian dies in North Hollywood after being struck by trailerThe pedestrian climbed on top of the left wheel well of the trailer when the truck pulling it began to move and struck a concrete barrier, causing the pedestrian to fall to the ground, police said.
Read more »

Construction supervisor dead after falling into recently dug trench in Shelby CountyConstruction supervisor dead after falling into recently dug trench in Shelby CountyA 54-year-old man who was supervising a construction project is dead after he fell into a large hole Sunday in Shelby County.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-13 02:41:29