Putnamville, IN – A semi truck became stuck on railroad tracks in Putnamville on Monday, prompting safety concerns and requiring assistance to remove the vehicle.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on County Road 75 West, which is currently closed. Drivers relying on GPS directions were being rerouted onto CR 550 South to Cemetery Road, another road not legal for semis. Deputies said the driver, heading south from Greencastle, ignored signage warning that semis could not cross the tracks and attempted to drive over them.
Officials said the truck scraped its undercarriage as it crossed but made it over the first time. However, the driver allegedly turned around and attempted to cross the tracks a second time, only to get stuck. The sheriff’s office noted that CSX was able to stop approaching trains before a collision occurred.
Curtis Towing was called to remove the truck, and authorities reported that a tow bill was paid. Deputies described the bill as expensive but avoidable.
The sheriff’s office is reminding truck drivers to use US 231 and Manhattan Road when traveling from Greencastle and to avoid relying solely on GPS systems. Officials emphasized that many county roads are not suitable for semis and warned drivers to obey signage and reroute safely when necessary.
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