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Vets Parade Float Driver Says Train Seemed Still Before Crash

The driver of a parade float struck by a train in a Texas crash that killed four military veterans told federal investigators that the oncoming train appeared to be stationary.

2013/05/22

Fort Worth Teen vs Train Accident (Brian New/CBSDFW)

Teen Killed By Oncoming Train In South Fort Worth

An afternoon of trying to outrun an oncoming train proved deadly for a Fort Worth teenager.

2013/03/03

20 Citations In 3 Hours At North Texas Rail Crossing

This week authorities “staked out” a North Texas railroad crossing and issued 20 citations in a 3-hour period. The crackdown on drivers ignoring the flashing red lights was a collaboration between police and Union Pacific Railroad.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/22

Float Driver Won’t Face Charges In Midland Train Crash

Rain across North Texas has been just what we needed to help out with the drought. Widespread areas across North Texas saw 2″ to 4″ of rain.

2013/01/09

TRE Services Delayed By Collision With Truck In Irving

TRE services were delayed Monday morning after a train struck a truck that was sitting on the tracks in Irving. The accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. between Heritage Crossing and the West Irving Station.

2012/11/12

Man On Tracks In Dallas Hit & Killed By Commuter Train

A transit official says a man walking on railroad tracks in Dallas has been struck and killed by a commuter train.

2012/10/24

The driver of a pickup crashed into a BNSF train in Fort Worth on September 17, 2012. The driver was killed. (credit: Chuck Schechner/KRLD NewsRadio 1080)

Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Into Fort Worth Train

The driver of a pickup in Fort Worth apparently ignored the flashing lights and safety arms at a railroad crossing and slammed into a train Monday morning.

2012/09/17

(credit: Chuck Schechner/KRLD NewsRadio 1080)

Man Struck & Killed By Fort Worth Amtrak Train

One person is dead after being hit by a passenger train in Fort Worth. The Amtrak train, headed from Chicago to San Francisco, was making its way into the east side of Fort Worth when the incident happened.

2012/06/04

A Union Pacific freight train carries goods. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Haslet Family Hit Hard By Train Accident

Every year, Alliance Community Fellowship Church gives out awards to the children who participate in its football league. But at this year’s ceremony, the church was giving out love to a Haslet family struck by tragedy.

2011/05/26