CSX Says a Train Struck an Unoccupied Semi Near a Downtown Decatur, Georgia, Crossing; No Crew Injuries Reported
CSX says a train struck a semi-truck on the tracks in Decatur, Georgia, on Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2026, CBS News Atlanta reports. The collision happened just before 9 a.m. near the crossing at North McDonough Street and West Howard Street, CSX spokesperson Jonathan Stuckey said. The semi was unoccupied.
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What was reported
No train-crew members were injured, according to CSX. Decatur police responded. City officials closed several nearby downtown intersections, CBS News Atlanta reported. The cause of the collision was under investigation. Local coverage noted paper cargo scattered at the scene. This article does not speculate about how the trailer ended up on the tracks.
Quick facts
- Time: just before 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
- Location: North McDonough Street and West Howard Street, Decatur.
- Occupants: semi unoccupied; no train-crew injuries reported.
- Status: cause under investigation.
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