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    WATCH: Train hits sweeper truck in Washington County, Va.

    By Emily HibbittsDoug Counts,

    20 days ago

    WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A sweeper truck was hit by a train in Washington County, Virginia Wednesday morning.

    Virginia State Police (VSP) reported that a street-sweeper truck was crossing the railroad tracks near the intersection of Pairgin Road and Wallace Pike just after 8 a.m.

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    The truck was then hit by a Norfolk-Southern train as it was crossing the railroad tracks, VSP reported.

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    The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries in the crash, according to VSP. The truck was reportedly owned by a private contractor.

    The crash occurred on private property within the county, VSP stated.

    No further details were released.

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