Survivor Star Caleb Bankston Killed in Freak Accident!
Former Survivor: Blood vs. Water star Caleb Bankston was killed in freak accident on the Alabama Warrior Railway in Birmingham, when he was thrown from a train in a partial derailment on Tuesday.
CelebNMusic247.com has learned that via FOX411 that Caleb Bankston was instantly killed when he was caught between two cars and crushed during a train derailment. We have also learned from the Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Bill Yates says Bankston, who was working at the Alabama Warrior Railway in Birmingham, was thrown from a train in a partial derailment on Tuesday.
Probst, who also serves as executive producer for the show had this to say about the skilled survivor star:
“The entire ‘Survivor’ crew is together in Nicaragua.”
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of Caleb. He was one of the most humble and likable contestants we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with on the show. A true gentleman. He will be missed by so many. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family and to his fiancé, Colton.”
Sabrina Thompson, who competed on “Survivor: One World” with Cumbie commented.
She recalled to FOX411 in an email statement:
“Last month, Colton called to invite me to their wedding in the fall.”
“I had it marked off in my calendar to fly down to witness them tie the knot. This is just heartbreaking on all levels. Caleb was a guy you instantly and genuinely liked within seconds of meeting him.”
The Alabama Warrior Railway, only a few miles long, is used by industries in Birmingham to haul coal and other materials. Officials from Pittsburgh, Kansas-based transportation firm Watco Companies, which owns the railway, said Bankston’s co-workers were being offered counseling.
