Farmers Urged To Be Safe Around Trains This Harvest Season

Harvest season is upon us. There is always a sense of urgency to get the crop in before Mother Nature pulls the rug out from under us. We always focus on reminding folks to be mindful of the larger equipment on the road. Producers are moving implements and large trucks down many rural roads. However, farmers and rural residents also need to be aware of rural train crossings.

Every three hours a train is involved in an accident with a vehicle or a pedestrian. Rachel Maleh is the Executive Director for Operation Lifesaver. She says distraction is the number one culprit for these accidents.

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