COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A driver has been cited for not properly yielding to a train, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the railroad tracks in the 300 block of East Fillmore Street, which are located east of North Nevada Avenue.
According to CSPD, initial indications revealed the rail road crossing lights were active, and the warning bell was ringing as the train was crossing East Fillmore Street.
Police say the vehicle was heading west on East Fillmore Street, failed to yield and was hit by the train. They say the two people in the vehicle were not injured.
The driver, whose name was not released, was cited for not properly yielding to the train.
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