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Tragic Collision at Bessemer Crossing | Huntsville News
A heartbreaking crash in Bessemer claimed two lives when a pickup truck collided with an Amtrak train Tuesday night. Seventy-eight-year-old Royal Hatten Junior and sixty-nine-year-old Robert Earl Scott, driver of the truck, were both killed at the scene. The crossing arms were down and red lights flashing — yet authorities suspect the truck may have attempted to bypass the stopped freight train, leading to the deadly collision. The investigation is ongoing, but this tragedy underscores the critical need to respect railroad crossing warnings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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