Quick-thinking crew saves stuck truck from oncoming train

Steve Smith

Quick-thinking crew saves stuck truck from oncoming train

A daring rescue operation unfolded in Midland, Texas, last Thursday morning.

What happened: A truck pulling a lowboy trailer got stuck on railroad tracks at Garfield and Business 20.

Construction workers jumped into action, moving quickly to make way for a front-end loader.
With a train approaching, the loader managed to push the truck off the tracks just in time.

The aftermath: No injuries were reported, but the incident caused damage to the pavement and railroad crossing.

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