Freight Train Crash with Military Artillery Vehicle Disrupts Peace in Goose Creek, South Carolina

A Freight Train Collides with a Military Mobile Artillery Vehicle in South Carolina

Goose Creek, South Carolina– A frightful accident unfolded as a freight train collided with a semi-truck hauling a military mobile artillery vehicle, disrupting the usual peace in the small city of Goose Creek, South Carolina.

The Devastating Collision

The incident happened on a quiet Thursday afternoon when an 18-wheeler struggling to navigate a train crossing was hit by an oncoming freight train. The semi-truck was loaded with what was later identified as an M109 Paladin Howitzer, a mobile artillery vehicle.

Damage From The Collision

The collision resulted in dire damages to both the freight train and the semi-truck. The military vehicle also suffered severe damages highlighting the intense force of the accident. Portions of the road near the train crossing were shut down due to the extensive damages caused by the collision. The incident didn’t just upset the traffic; it rocked the peaceful suburban landscape of Goose Creek, spilling debris from the collision all across the intersection.

Eyewitness Account

An eyewitness who recorded the event described the incident as ‘devastating’. This local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, managed to capture the chilling event while he and his son were in their vehicle. He disclosed to the local reporters, “My son’s a little shook up, but yeah, we’re okay,” adding that “it was devastating to see” in person.

Closer Look at the Incident

The individual from the truck was seen fleeing the vehicle just before the collision. It’s understood that he received no injuries, but declined any medical treatment. As for the freight train, it eventually came to a halt, but not before inflicting severe damages to both the semi-truck and the mobile artillery vehicle.

Investigation Initiated by Authorities

Local authorities, including the police from Goose Creek are investigating the incident. As of yet, there’s no insight into which military unit the artillery vehicle belonged to or the collective value of the damages done to the train, the semi and the military mobile artillery vehicle.

This tragic incident will invariably bring to light the conversation surrounding safe transport of heavy vehicles across common transportation routes, and the potential risks tied to it. For now, Goose Creek, South Carolina reels from the impact of the incident, its peace suddenly disturbed by an unexpected collision on a usual Thursday afternoon.


Author: HERE Greenville

HERE Greenville

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