Two arrested after construction drug got stuck on railroad tracks, APD says


According to Atlanta Police, two drag racers were arrested early Tuesday morning after one of the drag racers ran over a railroad track.

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Police said they attempted to block two vehicles they observed “laying drag” on the 1,300 block northwest of Hills Place around 3:45 a.m.

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Both vehicles sped off and tried to escape, but one got stuck on the CSX’s tracks. The two people in the car tried to flee the scene but were detained.

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Police have not released the suspect’s name or charges. It’s unclear if the other vehicle’s occupants have been charged.