Was The 2002 Kentucky UFO Train Collision Genuine Or A Hoax?
- By
Marcus Lowth
- January 10, 2019
- October 6, 2021
- 6 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- UFOs, Close Encounters
Very recently, one of our readers recommended we look an incident from Paintsville, Kentucky in January 2002. And we can see why. A case of an apparent collision with an unidentified disc-shaped craft and a cargo train is one that has divided the opinion of the UFO community. Is it merely a hoax? A report for nothing more than a bit of fun? Or is the incident one that has been successfully covered up by shadowy authority figures in the name of national security?
Did a UFO collide with a train in Kentucky in 2002?
It is certainly an interesting case. And one that potentially deserves further investigation. We have examined several cases of UFO encounters involving trains previously. But none that have involved an active colli...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
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The incident happened in Lawrence county Kentucky not Russell.
I’m not sure if you’ll see this reply after so much time, but I’d like to know where in Lawrence County this may have taken place. And any source you may have to narrow the location down. Would very much like to follow up on details of this story. Thanks!
That was quick thanks I never thought about the hoax angle. Great writing as usual.