Cross posted in (archived) related topic Winter Storm Stella/Amtrak
Western Mass News, Springfield, MA 5/8/17:
Family of Longmeadow DPW worker killed in train accident ask for safety equipment
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A tragic loss for the town of Longmeadow this year after a Department of Public Works plow truck driver was killed.
He was clearing the tracks during a March snow storm when he was struck by a train.
The family of that town employee, Warren Cowles, is now asking for safety equipment at that crossing.
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