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Car hit by train in Lake Worth
On Jan. 6 around 4:50 p.m., a car was hit by a train in Lake Worth (WPEC)

A car was hit by a train in Lake Worth.

On Jan. 6 around 4:50 p.m., a driver, blinded by the sun, turned onto the train tracks instead of the I-95 on ramp. 

On Jan. 6 around 4:50 p.m., a car was hit by a train in Lake Worth (WPEC)

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the driver saw the oncoming train but was unable to move the car so she exited the vehicle. 

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The northbound train slowed, but struck the unoccupied car. 

The car was removed and railroad inspectors completed their investigation.

6th Ave South was blocked, in both directions, for about 1 hour.

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