Close call…

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West Knox firefighters say the driver of this Chevrolet Spark escaped uninjured after her car was struck by a train in Corbin Monday night.

The woman was reportedly attempting to cross the tracks on J. Chesnut Lane near Lowe’s at approximately 5:10 p.m. when she was hit by the northbound train.

Chief Darryl Baker said the driver admitted to trying to beat the train to the crossing. The car was towed from the scene.

West Knox Fire Department, London-Laurel County Rescue Squad and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene.

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