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Three people taken to hospital after train hits car

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Mike Buffington

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Tuesday, June 21. 2011

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First responders with Winder Police and Fire departments cleared an accident Tuesday at the intersection of Beulah and Athens Streets after a train collided with a Volvo sedan at about 1 p.m.

According to Winder Police Officer Lt. Rob Curot, the train was headed eastbound when it struck the Volvo that was headed southbound on Beulah Street crossing over the railroad tracks.

All three occupants of the Volvo were transported to Gwinnett Medical Center and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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#1 Fortitude on 06/21/11 at 03:16 PM [Reply]

Good advertisement for Volvo, "Even if you are an idiot and get hit by a train, You will live"

#1.1 Vern on 06/21/11 at 04:56 PM [Reply]

Idiots maximus.

#2 Love my Volvo on 06/21/11 at 03:58 PM [Reply]

and won't drive anything else.

This explains the train backup when I was coming home. Glad no one was seriously hurt

#3 Vernon on 06/21/11 at 06:07 PM [Reply]

I have absolutely no symapthy for an idiot who gets hit by a train...

#3.1 Jack Legg on 06/22/11 at 12:20 PM [Reply]

Another clear cut case of a large coprpoartion running rough shod over the little people
( literely).The way these trains operate is right out of the old west, they blow through our towns like there is no humanity around them, they park and block entire towns and move at their whim.The operators laugh at the citizens and our police.
We dont need trains in Barrow County.

#3.1.1 d on 06/22/11 at 02:23 PM [Reply]

Really?

#3.1.1.1 Meredith Cameron on 06/22/11 at 08:19 PM [Reply]

Your ignorance is showing, Mr. Legg. If you don't know or understand the value of the railroad in the development of our great country, the State of Georgia or the City of Winder, maybe a history and economics lesson will bring you up to speed.

Stop, look, listen and be safe!

#3.1.2 r on 06/22/11 at 04:09 PM [Reply]

That's a great idea! We can take up the tracks, too, so cars can ride a lot smoother as you approach May Street on Broad.

Just think, no more traffic jams caused by trains!

#4 Fortitude on 06/22/11 at 04:50 PM [Reply]

Most of today's "small" cities were made because of the RR Industry. They do come in a little fast, but guess what, they are on Federal Land and local LEO's can only report their behavior to the officials. I have called CSX twice regarding blocked intersections and they have alway's handled my complaint quickly and professionally.
lets go back to elementary school, When crossing a RR Xing, we Look, Listen and Look again before we cross and never stop on the tracks

#4.1 Jack Legg on 06/22/11 at 07:44 PM [Reply]

Those little towns you speak of were made in a different time.Not by 5 mile long freight trains but by 2 car plus a caboose and a coal car long trains they didnt hold up too much buggy trafiic back then and the engines had a cow cathcer on the front to scoop up criiters and folks that go tin the way.
Nowadays they just flatten you and probably speed up when the see a car on the tracks. Did you know that theres onlt two drinks that most railroad men havent tried ? thats a cold glass of water and a sip of ice tea.With Sunday sales coming to a town near you soon , look for more train caused traffic jams.

#5 TickedOff on 06/22/11 at 09:57 PM [Reply]

Fact is there are 26, count them, 26 trains per day that blaze thru Winder. Not to mention all the connections and disconecctions. I ll say Im not against railroads and understand they are vital to our supply of many,many goods we use daily. What I dont like is being sold out. Thats right sold out. Years ago, another commission chairman, Mr Elder, cut a deal with CSX giving them the nod for the Palmer Yard just outside Auburn, in exchange for renewing all of the crossings and upgrading the signals at all crossings in the county. Check out the malfunctioning armless signal at this crossing. I cross it at least 3 times a day. Just another political screw up by another unqualified chairman in Barrow CO. Feel violated yet? If not, ride over a couple of these crossings that NEVER were upgraded.

#6 Sparr on 06/23/11 at 06:13 AM [Reply]

I can take the trains a lot easier than the ticked off driver behind me because I will NOT stop on the train tracks! It never ceases to amaze me how many people I see sitting on the tracks. I refuse to get in such a hurry that safety is not number 1.

#7 Judi Byler on 06/23/11 at 08:34 AM [Reply]

Think some laws need to be in effect to ticket anyone who is on the train track when a red light is in effect. That and any stopping on one for a length of time. People will do these crazy things but paying a fine for that behavior will make them think before they do it again. Put up the signs that declare a ticket like the seatbelt law. Bet the people on those trains would be very thankful~

#7.1 Anonymous on 06/23/11 at 09:20 AM [Reply]

There are laws. They just need to be enforced. Most of Winder's crossings do have signage warning that it is unlawful to stop on the tracks.

OCGA 40-6-140(a) Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, such driver shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall not proceed until he can do so safely...
(d) No person shall drive a vehicle over a railroad grade crossing when a train is approaching.
(e) No person shall drive a vehicle over a railroad grade crossing if there is insufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping.

#8 TickedOff on 06/23/11 at 10:31 PM [Reply]

Is there a law that applies for a malfunctioning crossing signal as well? Just asking since we have laws for everything that applies to someone in a 2000 pound vehicle versus a 200 ton locomotive. EVERY crossing should have the drop down arms. And YES everyone should always stop,look, and listen. But save the lawyer info. this county got short changed with the train traffic now people are paying a big price.

#8.1 Confused on 06/24/11 at 07:01 AM [Reply]

I know to stop if I see a 200 ton train coming without a peice of wood coming down telling me to stop. They do have big red lights for those that dont look. I dont know what you think they are flashing for but now you do.

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