1 man killed after freight train strikes tow truck in Ravenel area

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The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near Salters Hill Road and Drayton Street. Officials said an initial investigation determined a flatbed tow truck attempted to go around railroad crossing arms when it was hit by a CSX freight train. The crash pushed the truck on the trucks for nearly a half-mile.

2 months ago·Ravenel, United States

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1 man killed after freight train strikes tow truck in Ravenel area

A CSX freight train traveling northbound struck a flatbed tow truck after the truck had tried going around the railroad arms, an initial investigation revealed.

2 months ago·Charleston, United States

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Tow truck driver dies after crash with train in Ravenel, CCSO investigating

RAVENEL, S.C. (WCBD) - A tow truck driver involved in a Tuesday crash with a freight train has died; Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating. The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near Salters Hill Road and Drayton Street, according to CCSO.Officials said an initial investigation determined a flatbed tow truck attempted to go around railroad crossing arms when it was hit by a CSX freight train headed north. The crash pushed the…

2 months ago·Charleston, United States

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