Two recent crashes involving big rigs and trains have shined a spotlight on driving habits near railroad crossings.

>> Witness describes train slamming into big rig stuck on Schertz railroad crossing

Both truck drivers involved in the separate crashes earlier this week were able to get out of their vehicles before freight trains barreled down on them.

Schertz police said they cited the driver of a semi-truck for disregarding a warning sign.

They say his truck, which was hauling a load of cars, got caught on an uneven railroad crossing near Schertz Parkway and FM 78 Sunday morning.

A train slammed into the truck moments later.

Signs in the area warn about the crossing and the problems that it presents to trucks with trailers.

A report from San Antonio police described a similar scena

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