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Vehicles mistakenly turn onto Ashland railroad tracks

Heard on: Hanover County Amateur Radio
03:38
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And I love watching the Ashland rail cam because it's always interesting to see the unaware people that make that left turn onto South Center Street and they take it a little bit too soon.
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S Center St & S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA 23005
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As discussed during the dispatch call, several drivers in Ashland have reportedly taken a wrong turn from South Center Street onto active railroad tracks near the intersection with South Railroad Avenue. According to the radio exchange, these incidents happen periodically, sometimes requiring police, CSX, and towing responses. No injuries were mentioned, but signage and roadway design were discussed as potential contributing factors.

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