Bostwick, FL (November 8, 2018) - Six people were hurt when an Amtrak train collided with a flatbed truck on Thursday, November 8th. The accident happened near US 17 in Bostwick.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck was stopped at a crossing on the tracks. The crossing arms came down on the trailer as the train barreled down the tracks toward the truck. The truck cabin was not hit in the crash. The trailer was struck instead, spilling the truck's load across the roadway.
Six people on board the train were hurt in the crash and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. Police report that the truck driver will be cited for causing the crash.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a transportation accident. Although not as common as car accidents, several people across our state are injured each year in accidents involving trains. A close examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash must be conducted in order to determine why the accident occurred and what, if any, steps could have been taken to avoid the crash from occurring.
If you or a loved one have been in a transportation accident caused by the negligence of another, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help. We offer free consultations to all accident victims. To speak with us, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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