Crime & Safety

Train Strikes Car at Gainesville Railroad Crossing

No injuries were reported.

Lee Highway in western Prince William County is closed after a train struck a car on the railroad tracks, according to Prince William County Police reports.

It happened around 8 p.m. at the railroad crossing on Lee Highway in Gainesville.

The driver of the car was able to escape before impact, Prince William police reported on their Facebook page Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.

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Police said the roadway will remain closed until the train can be moved.

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