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Train hits tree near 47 signal in Pennsylvania, Franklin County PA

Traffic

Reported: 11/5/2025 05:33 PM

Franklin County, PA

A train struck a tree near the 47 signal between Lees Cross Roads, PA and Franklin, PA due to windy conditions. The train crew stopped at Franklin to inspect for any damage but saw no visible debris or damage at the time.

Audio|Source: Norfolk Southern - Lurgan Branch

00:46

Transcript:

00:00

Let's report just before the 47 signal hit a tree, over.

00:07

W47, you said you hit a tree?

00:10

That's correct.

00:12

It's very windy,

00:13

hit a tree there just before the 47 signal.

00:17

Any debris in a train that did you drill?

00:22

No, not that I can see.

00:24

We're stopping here at Franklin. I'll let you know if there's any damage.

00:27

All right, copy that. What's that lead engine that hit the tree there, General?

00:33

6-933, everyone.

00:34

That's 6933.

00:36

All right, copy that. Let me know.

00:41

In the meantime, I'll get maintenance away on Friday over.

00:44

All right, thank you.

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