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Train Crashes Into 18-Wheeler In Denton County; No Injuries

DENTON COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - A train crashed into an 18-wheeler near Rector Road between Denton and Sanger Thursday morning. There were no reports of injuries.

The incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. near Highway 156 and Rector. It appeared the big rig had become stuck on the tracks before the crash. The driver is said to have called for help, but the oncoming train could be not stopped in time.

Train crashes into big rig
View from Chopper 11 of a train that crashed into an 18-wheeler between Denton and Sanger. (Chopper 11)

Chopper 11 was over the scene of crash. The view from above showed the trailer of the big rig had come off the cab and spilled its contents near the tracks.

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