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Abandoned Vehicle Left On Railroad Tracks

Posted at 4:26 PM, Sep 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-21 16:27:24-04

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) – Police in Georgetown are investigating after an abandoned and possible stolen vehicle was left on the railroad tracks near Maddox Street.

Multiple calls to dispatch helped prevent what could have been a tragedy. No one was in the car at the time.

Dispatchers were able to stop all train traffic to avoid potential injury.  The unknown subject (s) caused significant damage to Railway signaling equipment. If you have any information about this incident please contact the Georgetown Police Department at 502-863-7820.