Train vs tractor-trailer crash shuts down Henry County intersection

A train and tractor-trailer collided by Racetrack Road and Old Griffin Road on August 13, 2026. (SKYFOX 5) 

A train crash involving an 18-wheeler has forced the closure of a Henry County intersection as emergency crews clear heavy debris from the tracks. 

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Crews respond after a train crashed into a tractor trailer

Racetrack Road and Old Griffin Road in Henry County are shut down as crews respond to a collision between a train and an 18-wheeler.

What we know:

Racetrack Road and Old Griffin Road are shut down following a collision between a train and a tractor-trailer. 

Aerial views showed the 18-wheeler stuck directly on the tracks. 

Multiple emergency response crews are at the scene working to safely remove the damaged vehicle. 

What we don't know:

Police have not said whether anyone was hurt in the impact. Officials have also not provided an estimated time for when the roads will reopen. 

The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Henry County Police Department, along with aerial observations from SKYFOX 5. 

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