- Christina Cole | February 20, 2007 2:13 AM | Lafayette, LA
A Shreveport man is in the hospital after a train accident involving his vehicle, on Hollywood Avenue.The train engineer told police the car had stalled between the crossing arms on the tracks and the driver was trying to get out of the vehicle. The train pushed the vehicle several feet along the tracks.The impact of the train crashing into the car ejected the driver. The man was taken to LSU...
- Christina Cole | January 15, 2007 1:07 AM | Lafayette, LA
On Monday a railroad accident occured when four railroad cars broke free and rolled into a standing engine, creating an explosion and fire in Estill County, say State Police. No injuries have been reported and plans for an evacuation in Northern Estill County have been changed. After many people left the area, the residents were then told to stay inside and put towels under their doors to...
- Staff Writer | August 08, 2006 3:49 PM | Lafayette, LA
A July 27, 2006 AP story points to flaws in private railroad crossings that may be detrimental to the public. In an attempt to put more emphasis on improving safety at privately owned railroad crossings, the Federal government's Transportation Department is considering a larger role in helping private landholders and railroad companies with this issue.All of this comes in response to the latest...