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‘I saw my guardian angel’: Man lifts railroad crossing arm to save woman trapped on tracks
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This happened in South Florida, and more information is available from local news sources.
A woman's vehicle became stuck on railroad tracks after attempting to drive over them. Her car was trapped when the antenna got caught. The incident occurred when she made a turn onto a road that crosses the tracks.
A nearby man took action to help her. He got out of his vehicle and assisted the woman to safety. This happened in South Florida, and more information is available from local news sources.
Details about the rescue and the people involved are reported by WPTV and WPBF, including an interview with the woman who was trapped.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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