Semitruck, train collide in Marion County

Man, 52, suffers minor injuries

Fire officials responded to a crash involving a semitruck and train Wednesday morning. (Marion County Fire Rescue)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A semitruck and train collided in Marion County Wednesday morning, according to fire rescue.

The crash happened near E. Highway 318 and NE 24th Avenue in Citra.

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The Marion County Fire Rescue said paramedics on scene checked on the semitruck’s driver, a 52-year-old Miami man, who had minor injuries.

Fire rescue said the CSZ railroad train did not derail in the crash.

There are no other details available as of this writing.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.


About the Author:

Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday.

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