Amtrak has been frequently in the news recently. For instance, riders are now concerned that Canada may pull $36 million in funding for a major cross-border expansion . In addition, a new route known as the Midwest Connect is now being proposed , connecting Chicago and Pittsburgh and stopping in Columbus, Ohio.

Yet, Amtrak has recently made the headlines for an unfortunate accident in South Carolina. Luckily, nobody was injured. However, according to a video by Live 5 News , traffic had to stop for over an hour as a result. Here is a deep dive into the accident to better understand what happened and how riders have been affected.

Amtrak Train Collides Into A Loaded Log Truck

On Tuesday, October 14, an Amtrak train suddenly smashed into a loaded log truck in Colleton County, in the

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