A driver was injured early Wednesday morning when the fuel truck he was driving was struck by a slow-moving train.

The accident happened just after 5:00 AM in the rail yard in Franklin County off of Railroad Ave.

The driver reportedly backed the fuel truck onto the tracks and was struck by a train, causing the truck to flip.

The overturned truck spilled some diesel fuel, prompting a Hazmat response.

The driver's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

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