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A busy downtown street reopened early Thursday after an accident involving a car and a train blocked the roadway for nearly two hours. The accident happened after 3 a.m. near the railroad crossing at Washington Street, which is located between Orange Avenue and Garland Avenue. Video from the accident scene showed a dark-colored two-door coupe parked on the tracks directly in front of a CSX locomotive. Police said the cause of the accident is under investigation. Damage to both the train and car appeared to be minor. No injuries were reported.