Closer Look: Scene Of LIRR Crash Into Tractor-Trailer Rig

A tractor-trailer rig trying to cross the railroad tracks at the Merrits Road grade crossing in Farmingdale was struck by an LIRR train May 8, 2019, during the busy commuter rush hour. (credit: CBS2)

LIRR Crash

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: CBS2)

LIRR Crash

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: CBS2)

LIRR Crash

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: CBS2)

LIRR Crash

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: CBS2)

Truck Hit By LIRR Train (credit: @ceeezeee12 via Twitter)

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: @ceeezeee12 via Twitter)

LIRR Train Hits Tractor-Trailer Rig

An commuter-packed LIRR train struck a tractor-trailer rig in a crossing in Farmingdale during the evening rush hour around 5:45 p.m. on May 8, 2019. (credit: @ceeezeee12 via Twitter)

Tractor-Trailer Hit By Train

An LIRR train hit a tractor-trailer rig on May 8, 2019. (credit: CBS2)