WATCH: Train In Luling Slams Into Semi Hauling Wind Turbine Blade

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An 18-wheeler pulling a wind turbine blade got stuck on the train tracks in Luling.

Union Pacific officials said the train collided with the 18-wheeler around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of U.S. 90 and U.S. 183.

Austin’s KVUE-TV reports:

"The Luling Police Department said the Northern Lights Specialized Transport truck was partially across the railroad track when it was struck by the train.
The truck and trailer were overturned. Police said the trailer split, and the turbine blade damaged three parked unoccupied vehicles, the railroad crossing signal controller, a commercial building and a utility pole, all located on the east side of Magnolia Avenue (U.S. 183). Police said, according to the truck operator, he was approximately two-thirds of the way across the railroad track before the train signal arms came down. 
In a video posted to Facebook, the railroad crossing gate arms on U.S. 183 in Downtown Luling can be seen closing on top of the truck. Moments later, with the train coming full force, the truck can be seen driving forward toward the camera in an attempt to get off the track. The train then strikes the wind turbine blade, rolling the 18-wheeler cab on its side."

Here's an angle of the wreck from another side.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.


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