The driver had backed the truck up a couple of times in order to make the turn. It was too late, however, and it was hit by the train, derailing it. The driver safely jumped out of the truck.
The collision turned the train engine on its side. It was an Amtrak train, and several people are reported to have minor injuries.
A police officer was said to be on the scene before the accident.
Comment: Thank God no one was killed.
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/amtrak-train-truck-collide-north-carolina-several-hurt-180638852.html
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Keywords: train, Amtrak, truck, hit, derails, collision, North Carolina