CSX train, semi crash in southwest Atlanta early Friday morning

A crash between a tractor-trailer and a CSX train early Friday temporarily halted MARTA rail service before the morning commute, officials said.

The fiery wreck happened shortly before 4 a.m. A spokesperson with Atlanta fire said it occurred near Lee and Sparks streets in southwest Atlanta on a Norfolk Southern line.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that had consumed the truck’s cab and trailer, as well as debris along the railroad. Officials said no injured victims were found, and a CSX spokesperson said no members of the train crew were injured.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not located.

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The crash site was between the West End and Oakland City MARTA stations, causing rail service to shut down. Shortly before 6 a.m., normal service resumed.

MARTA spokesperson Stephany Fisher said maintenance workers and engineers had to investigate the pillars and trackways on MARTA property before service returned. She confirmed there was no damage.

Update: Normal rail service resuming, at Lakewood, Oakland City, West End, and Garnett. Bus shuttle service has discontinued. Customers may experience residuals with Gold and Red line services.
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Fire crews said the truck was not carrying any hazardous materials. The wreck remains under investigation.

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