A pedestrian was hit by a train at the Grove Road railroad crossing in Locust Grove, shutting down a main route and leaving drivers searching for a way around. The incident blocked both Peeksville and Grove earlier today.
🚨 What’s Happening:
City officials say a pedestrian was struck at the Norfolk Southern line’s Grove Road crossing, forcing a shutdown of the area.
- Drivers were being told to use Colvin Drive to the north or Jackson Street to the south as alternate routes.
- The crossings have reopened now.
According to Henry County fire officials, the 47-year-old pedestrian was killed in the collision.
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