Car stuck on railroad tracks in Esplen

PITTSBURGH — A car became stuck on railroad tracks in the 2900 block of West Carson Street in the Esplen neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Saturday.

The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on West Carson street near Saginaw Street.

Officials on scene said an elderly couple made a wrong turn in McKees Rocks, and ended up driving about a quarter of a mile up the railroad tracks until the vehicle became disabled, when an officer driving by noticed the vehicle smoking on the train tracks.

The couple was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Crews are on scene working to remove the vehicle.

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