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Photos by Tim at Nokesville Tire
NOKESVILLE, Va. — A train collided with a car on railroad tracks today in Nokesville at 10:56 a.m.
One person was said to be inside the car and suffered serious injuries. Rescue crews said the victim would be flown to a local hospital.
It appears the train collided with the vehicle and pushed it east down the track toward Manassas.
Train traffic was stopped along the rail line owned by Norfolk-Southern. The crash should not impact Virginia Railway Express service.
More as we have it.
Update from Prince William police:
An elderly female appeared to be suffering from a medical emergency when she strayed onto the tracks where they cross Fitzwater Dr in Nokesville around 11AM. A freight train traveling north struck the vehicle in the rear pushing it north a short distance along the tracks.
The driver was subsequently flown to an area hospital as a precaution. No serious injuries were reported. The train suffering little to no damage and continued on its journey a short time later. The vehicle was totaled. The train crossing at Fitzwater Dr was not impacted as the trained cleared the crossing before it was able to come to a stop.
