VIDEO: Grovetown train collides with stuck 18-wheeler, no injuries reported

Date: October 10, 2025

A train struck an 18-wheeler Friday at the railroad crossing at Katherine Street and Old Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown.

According to witnesses, the delivery truck became stuck while attempting to cross the tracks. One witness reported that the front of the truck was destroyed in the collision.

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Authorities confirmed that the train, operated by CSX, did not derail, and no injuries were reported. The Grovetown Police Department and MCCD responded to the scene, and tow trucks were dispatched to clear the vehicle.

Traffic in the area has been diverted, and drivers are advised to expect congestion while cleanup continues. There are no hazardous material concerns associated with the incident.

Chief Jamey Kitchens of the Grovetown Police Department urged truckers to respect low-ground clearance warnings at railroad crossings, emphasizing that attempting to cross can put lives at risk.

CSX is handling inquiries related to the railroad.

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Greg Rickabaugh is an award-winning crime reporter in the Augusta-Aiken area with experience writing for The Augusta Chronicle and serving as publisher of The Jail Report. He also owns AugustaCrime.com. Rickabaugh is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina and has appeared on several crime documentaries on the Investigation Discovery channel. He is married with two daughters.

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