Truck Carrying 134-Foot Concrete Beam Demolished By Train
The Incident
A truck carrying a 134-foot concrete beam was hit by a train on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, in Winter Park, Florida. The incident happened around 2:00 pm at the intersection of Fairbanks Avenue and New York Avenue.
The truck was carrying the beam to a construction site when it got stuck on the railroad tracks. The driver tried to move the truck but was unsuccessful. Moments later, a train traveling at 40 miles per hour collided with the truck, causing the beam to fall off the truck and onto the tracks.
Injuries
Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the accident. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the vehicle before the collision occurred. The train conductor and several passengers on the train reported minor injuries but were treated on the scene and released.
Investigation
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Winter Park Police Department are investigating the incident. The driver of the truck is cooperating with authorities, and the train's black box is being analyzed to determine the cause of the collision.
The intersection where the incident occurred was closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the tracks and remove the beam from the scene.
Impact on Traffic
The incident caused major traffic delays in the area, as the intersection where the accident occurred is a busy one. Commuters were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The Florida Department of Transportation released a statement apologizing for the inconvenience and thanking the public for their patience as crews worked to clear the scene.
Conclusion
The incident involving the truck carrying the 134-foot concrete beam and the train was a scary one, but thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and authorities are working to ensure that a similar incident does not occur in the future.