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1 dead in a train vs. grain truck collision in Pott. County

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July 13th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Walnut, Iowa) – Authorities say one person died when a train collided with a grain truck at around 2:30-p.m. today, near Walnut. KETV in Omaha reported the accident happened near 500th Street and Rosewood Road.

Officers received reports of a semi-truck colliding with a rail train and the train dragged the semi approximately 100-150 yards, according to authorities. When first responders arrived on the scene, the truck was on fire — “fully involved,” according to law enforcement.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office said the train was traveling eastbound and the grain truck was traveling southbound. Law enforcement was still on the scene as of 4:30–p.m., investigating the accident. The intersection is closed at this time, according to authorities.