A cop’s lightning-fast reflexes helped prevent a serious accident after a disabled car became stuck on train tracks moments before a train passed through the crossing.
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A Wheel Failure at the Worst Possible Moment
Video of the incident shows the vehicle moving slowly across the tracks when its front left wheel detached entirely. The driver was able to brake, and both occupants got out of the car safely, but the disabled vehicle remained stuck on the tracks as a train approached.
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Officer Steps In
A responding officer moved the detached wheel out of the way and then helped push the car off the tracks, working alongside the vehicle’s occupants to clear the crossing. The car was moved just before the train passed through the area.
A Narrow Miss
No one was injured in the incident, though the car itself was left undrivable. The episode serves as a reminder of how quickly a routine breakdown can turn into a life-threatening situation, and how much of a difference a fast response from bystanders and officers can make in those critical moments.