Train hits semi-truck in Decatur; several intersections closed, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A CSX train hit a semi-truck stopped on the tracks in Decatur on Thursday morning, according to police. The accident happened at around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of North McDonough Street and West Howard Avenue. According to Decatur police Lt. John Bender, the truck’s driver was able to get out before the train struck the vehicle. The train was carrying large paper rolls weighing hundreds of pounds, Bender said, leading to an extensive cleanup. Several Downtown Decatur intersections are closed, including: North McDonough Street at College Avenue and Howard AvenueEast Trinity Place at South Candler StreetThe city also provided the following detours: Commerce Drive and East College Avenue: Travel under the bridge to cross.Atlanta Avenue and West College Avenue: Use this crossing as an alternate route. Stone Mountain Trail is also closed between North McDonough Street and Commerce Drive. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First