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Train Crashes Into Illegally Stopped Tractor-Trailers
Around 9am, Port Wentworth police were called to the Dean Forest Road and Highway 21 intersection for one problem. Instead, they got a much bigger, more dangerous problem to deal with. Motorists called police because the traffic light seemed to be stuck on red. Minutes later, a train crashed into...
Last Modified 10/23/2007 08:11:30 AM
Port Wentworth Hires Two More Firefighters
The Port Wentworth Fire Department now has five full time firefighters. The fire department hired two more firefighters this week, meaning the department can offer protection seven days a week. The city council approved the new hires because of the high volume in calls. Fire chief Greg Long says...
Last Modified 07/27/2007 09:09:18 AM
Truck Driver Witnesses Morning Train Accident
Truck driver Samuel Osborne was driving his daily route to the port, but he had no clue that today he would have a near death experience. "I thank God I'm still living because one of those containers could've flipped up and landed on my truck," said Osborne. Around 9am, a train collided with two...
Last Modified 10/23/2007 08:11:31 AM
 Train Hits Two Semis
SIDE ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS. IT HAPPENED AROUND 9:00 THIS MORNING ALONG DEAN FOREST ROAD -- JUST A FEW HUNDRED YARDS FROM THE HIGHWAY 21 INTERSECTION. DON LOGANA WAS ON THE SCENE ALL MORNING -- AND JOINS US WITH MORE. DON -- DON -- WHAT S GOING ON OUT THERE? police were already on the scene --...
Last Modified 10/19/2007 07:17:00 PM
New Chief Revamps Port Wentworth Fire Department
A new chief is breathing new life into the Port Wentworth Fire Department. It may be hard to believe, but a fire on Commonwealth Avenue earlier this month was the first fire Port Wentworth firefighters have responded to in years. They had trucks, they had a few volunteers, but little to no...
Last Modified 08/22/2006 11:54:11 AM
Port Wentworth Unveils New Fire Truck
The growing community of Port Wentworth is getting some much needed help when it comes to fighting fires. A 2006 Pierce Contender is the newest member of the Port Wentworth Fire Department. The truck is the first piece of equipment the fire department's purchased since 1998. It's outfitted with...
Last Modified 10/18/2006 12:56:39 PM
Fallen Tree Brings Traffic To A Halt On GA 21
Traffic was brought to a screeching halt on Georgia 21 thru Garden City and Port Wentworth after a tree fell across the north bound lanes near Grange Road. It happened during the storm. The tree just fell, hitting one truck and causing another to jackknife, completely blocking northbound traffic....
Last Modified 09/17/2007 08:16:37 AM
New Hires Nearly Double Small Fire Department
There's good news for residents and homeowners in Port Wentworth. Chief Gregory Long has announced two new hires for the Port Wentworth Fire Department. The state-certified firefighters bring the department's paid staff to four firefighters in addition to Chief Long. Port Wentworth FD will now...
Last Modified 07/27/2007 09:09:18 AM
Truck Accident Causes Traffic Problems
If you were on Highway 21 in Port Wentworth this morning, you probably were sitting in some heavy traffic. That's because a log truck and semi were trying to turn left onto Highway 21 when they ran into each other. The log truck tipped over, and trapped the driver inside. Firefighters were able...
Last Modified 07/19/2007 08:49:04 AM
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