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Train hits truck in southwest Memphis, one person in critical condition

A train car hit a truck in southwest Memphis, badly injuring one person.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was in extremely critical condition after a truck was struck by a train Friday morning.

The collision happened at Pau R. Lowery and Riverport roads in southwest Memphis.


Police said the train hit the truck. Video from the scene showed a train car filled with rocks and an overturned truck on the tracks.

The victim was taken to Regional One.