Video shows truck trapped at level crossing hit by train

Driver escapes with moments to spare

Tuesday 03 April 2018 18:33 BST

Dramatic footage shows truck hit by train in Georgia

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This is the moment a truck trapped under a railing on a level crossing was hit by a train in the US state of Georgia.

Phone footage shows the driver of the vehicle jumping out of the cab and sprinting to safety with moments to spare.

The train’s horn can be heard blaring as the moment of impact approaches.

According to reports, no-one was hurt in the collision.

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Video shows truck trapped at level crossing hit by train

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