SPRINGVILLE, Utah — A Good Samaritan and a train engineer helped avert catastrophe after a vehicle was hit by a train in Springville late Saturday.
A woman was driving across the railroad tracks at 400 North and 400 West when her car stalled, according to Springville Police.
When a driver behind the woman's vehicle noticed the delay, they jumped out and helped her swiftly escape before the SUV was struck and carried 100 yards down the tracks.
Springville Fire and Rescue also commended the train engineer.
"A great job by the BNSF Engineer also saved her life, due to his attentiveness and quick action. The BNSF supervisor said it is not normal to slow as fast and as safely as he did, feathering 5 engines brakes," the department shared on social media.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
The railroad crossings at 400 North and Center Street were closed as police investigated the incident but have since reopened.
