Tragedy on the tracks as train hits stalled carLIBBY WILSON/FAIRFAX NZ The car was crossing tracks just a few blocks from a police station in the US city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, when it broke down, Police Sargeant Shawn Strepay told WRAL-TV. When a car stalled crossing train tracks, police rushed to avoid a catastrophe. The car was crossing tracks just a few blocks from a police station in the US city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, when it broke down, police sergeant Shawn Strepay told WRAL-TV. Police officers rushed to help and dispatchers tried to warn the rail company. However, less than two minutes later a train struck the car, killing one person and seriously injuring a second who couldn't escape in time.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2017 21:00 UTC