India, Feb. 1 -- A train collided with a semi-truck on Saturday afternoon after the vehicle became immobilised on the tracks during a powerful "bomb cyclone" snowstorm that is crippling both North and South Carolina.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Poplar Street and Airline Avenue in Gastonia, near Charlotte, as heavy snow and ice made travel difficult and hazardous. No one was injured, according to the police, and the truck driver was able to escape before the crash.

The incident took place after several inches of snow had fallen on Gastonia and a large portion of the Carolinas.

A blue Swift Transportation semi truck collided with the train. The video showed the cab of the semi truck crushed against the side of the train....