A Norfolk Southern freight train violently collided with an 18-wheeler stuck on a railroad crossing in Greer, South Carolina, tearing the truck apart but miraculously leaving everyone unharmed. The dramatic crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. on February 6 at the intersection of 4th Street and Moore Street, a raised crossing in the city’s downtown area.

Bystander video shows the northbound train plowing through the immobilized tractor-trailer moments after the driver managed to escape the cab. Authorities confirmed the truck had become lodged on the elevated rail crossing hump, leaving it unable to clear the tracks before the train arrived. Despite the severity of the impact, no derailment occurred and rail operations resumed after debris was cleared.

The collision blocked multiple downtown crossings for several hours as emergency crews and rail personnel worked to remove wreckage and inspect the tracks. The Greer Police Department confirmed that no injuries were reported and that the train crew was unharmed.

Officials are now investigating why the truck entered the crossing and became stuck, while law enforcement and rail safety advocates are once again reminding drivers that trains cannot stop quickly. At full speed, a freight train can require more than a mile to come to a complete stop, making it impossible to avoid sudden obstructions.

Local residents have pointed to increasing commercial truck traffic in the area as a growing concern, particularly at older or elevated crossings not designed for modern long-haul trailers. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by rail crossings and the importance of proper route planning for large commercial vehicles.