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Heard on: La Porte IN Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/14/2026 03:23 PM
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Contact Norfolk Southern, advise them the gates are down and over the tracks.
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Due to the wind at the Madison and Washington Street crossing.
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Railroad gate damaged by wind near Madison and Washington

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible railroad crossing malfunction at Madison and Washington streets in La Porte County. Strong winds appear to have caused one gate to blow over the tracks while another remained upright. The damaged gate posed a potential hazard to approaching trains until it could be repaired.

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Washington St & Madison St, La Porte, IN 46350
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