29-year-old man killed in Mobile train-car collision
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 28, 2023
One person was killed in the collision.
Officials Confirm One Dead After Train Collides with Car in Mobile
The Mobile Fire Rescue Department has confirmed that one person died after a train collided with a car on the tracks near Forest Hill Drive and South Pinewood Drive. The incident occurred around 10:29 am on Saturday, according to the Mobile Police Department.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 29-year-old man who was pronounced dead. The train had collided with a blue Nissan, leaving remnants of the car scattered near the tracks. The front part of the engine also suffered significant damage from impact.
Residents in the area reported hearing an unusual sound coming from the train as it screeched down the tracks before colliding with the vehicle. Emergency vehicles rushed to respond to what turned out to be a fatal accident.
The stalled train caused traffic disruptions for nearly six hours until officials cleared up debris and reopened roads around 4 pm. Both local police and CSX officials are investigating this tragic event further.
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Tags: Fatality, Alabama, Caraccident, Fatalities, Mobile, Traincollision, CSX, Forest Hill Drive, South Pinewood Drive
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 29-year-old man
- Vehicles:
- blue Nissan, train
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Alabama
- City:
- Mobile
- Location:
- Intersection of Forest Hill Drive and South Pinewood Drive, Mobile, Alabama
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-27
- Time of Incident:
- around 10:29 a.m.
Intersection of Forest Hill Drive and South Pinewood Drive, Mobile, Alabama
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