A freight train smashed through a tractor-trailer hauling a howitzer in South Carolina this week.
The harrowing incident unfolded at around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon in Goose Creek, a city in Berkeley County.
A big rig transporting what appeared to be an M109 howitzer became stuck on railroad tracks as a CSX train barreled toward the crossing.
Footage of the ensuing collision has been circulating on social media.
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Watch wild video captured earlier this afternoon in Goose Creek, South Carolina shows an 18-wheeler carrying a military tank getting stuck on⌠pic.twitter.com/WJ5CG5mW6S
The train engine can be seen smashing first into the trailer and then into the artillery weapon as bystanders watch in horror.
The trailer was severed from the tractor and the howitzer appeared to suffer serious damage, as well.
“At that point, the arms started coming down, and we came out here walking real fast to try and get over, tell him to get out of the truck, and he jumped out of the truck and the train was coming. And maybe five seconds later the train hit and destroyed everything,â a witness told WCSC.
VIDEO: These are the moments a train in Goose Creek collided with a semi-truck hauling a tank.
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Liberty Hall and Red Bank Roads are both closed as police work the scene.
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“CSX appreciates the quick response of Goose Creek Police and Fire,” CSX said in a statement.
“Itâs also important to note that at CSX, safety is our top priority. Weâd like to remind motorist to pay attention and adhere to posted signs and warnings while approaching rail crossings.”
Incredibly, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
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