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82-Year-Old Survives After Conrail Train Drags Car a Quarter Mile in South Brunswick

Police are investigating how the car stopped on the tracks despite warning lights.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday on Route 535 near Stults Road in South Brunswick, officials said.
  • Police said the driver stopped after seeing flashing signals, believing she was clear of the crossing, but her sedan was positioned on the rails.
  • A Conrail freight train struck the vehicle and pushed it roughly a quarter mile before stopping, according to authorities.
  • The woman suffered a minor leg injury and was taken to a local hospital, and her name has not been released.
  • Route 535 was closed for about two hours as Conrail crews removed the car, and police posted scene photos as the investigation continues.