Watch CBS News

Train, Pickup Truck Collide In Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- Police in Hagerstown say a driver suffered only minor injuries when his pickup truck was hit by a CSX freight train.

Police say George Fuscsick, 87, failed to stop for flashing red lights at a railroad crossing in the 700-block of Pennsylvania Ave. Tuesday afternoon.

They say the train clipped the truck, causing the vehicle to roll onto its side.

Police say the driver was taken to a local hospital with glass in his arm.

CSX says the train consisted of a locomotive and 26 cars.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.