Block roads back open in Athens following wreck involving train

All roadways have reopened following a wreck involving a train in Athens on Thursday.
All roadways have reopened following a wreck involving a train in Athens on Thursday.(WAFF)
Published: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:00 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
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ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - UPDATE: All roadways have reopened following a wreck involving a train in Athens on Thursday.

A wreck involving a train has blocked multiple railroad crossings in downtown Athens, according to a spokesperson for the Athens Police Department.

The wreck happened at Green Street and many railroad crossings throughout downtown will be blocked for an undetermined amount of time. The wreck is blocking Elm Street and railroad crossings at Forrest Street and U.S. 72.

No injuries were reported.

This story will be updated once further information is released.

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