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Driver hurt in truck-train crash near Winger

By Pat Sweeney Nov 29, 2022 | 4:27 PM

A driver suffered minor injuries when his box truck was hit by a train south of Winger (MN).

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says, around 9:15 this (Tue) morning, the truck stopped too close to the tracks near 460th Street Southeast and U-S Highway 59… and was struck by a southbound Canadian Pacific train.

Authorities say the truck driver, 58-year-old Gerald Robbins of Circle Pines (MN), was transported to Mahonmen County Hospital.

Deputies believe he was wearing a seat belt.

The truck sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

There was no cross arm or control device at the crossing.

The accident is under investigation.

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