Train Collides with Mobile Artillery Vehicle in Goose Creek, No Injuries Reported

A freight train collided with a semi-truck carrying what seemed to be an M109 Paladin Howitzer mobile artillery vehicle at a train crossing Thursday afternoon in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The intersection suffered considerable damage due to the impact, leading to extended road closures.

Eyewitness account

Jennifer Clinton captured the incident on video and reported that her son was shaken but unharmed, describing the crash as "devastating to see" in person. The truck had reportedly become lodged while crossing the tracks, prompting the collision with the train.

Impact on the area

The collision resulted in significant damage to the intersection, prompting road closures for several hours. Goose Creek Police confirmed that there were no reported injuries, though a man seen exiting the truck declined medical attention. The extent of the damage to the train, truck, and artillery vehicle remains undisclosed, as does the military unit to which the Howitzer belongs.