Train and car collide in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus driver who said she was trying to beat the train, ended up getting hit by it.

The crash happened on Highway 69, near the Columbus Fairgrounds, about 12:30 Friday afternoon.

The unidentified driver, along with two passengers and train personnel were not injured.

It appeared the force of the train took off the bumper of the car.

At least 100 cars were on the train.

Police Chief Fred Shelton said the train whistle, signal lights and alarms at the railroad crossing were all working.

“The safety message here is that these people were blessed, but let’s make sure that we don’t try to beat that train. The train cannot stop and this train wasn’t moving very fast.” said Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton.

The driver was given a ticket for avoiding a traffic control device, no driver’s license, and no insurance.