A Syracuse driver escaped injury Monday morning after his car became stuck on railroad tracks in Clay and was struck by a CSX train, state police said.
Troopers responded around 5:55 a.m. to Caughdenoy Road, where a 2013 Honda Accord had become stuck while its driver attempted to turn around.
Police identified the driver as Henry Allen, 52, of Syracuse, and said he got out before the train reached the car.
The train operator, Earl Cook, 49, of Winthrop, was unable to stop before striking the unoccupied Honda, police said.
The collision damaged the car. No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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