Train hits car, carries car down tracks in Allentown
Driver accidently drove onto tracks
Published: Jan 30 2013 05:04:21 PM EST
Updated On: Jan 29 2013 03:51:06 PM EST
Police are trying to figure out how a car got onto a set of railroad tracks in Allentown on Tuesday.
A car mistakenly drove onto the tracks at 31st Street SW and Industrial Avenue in around 6:30 a.m., police said.
When the car stalled, the driver called the police, who in turn called Norfolk Southern.
The train wasn't able to stop before hitting the car and pushing it down the tracks.
The driver managed to get out of the car before impact. No one was injured.
-
Copyright 2013 WFMZ. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.