(Wiota, Iowa) – Two people were injured when a train struck a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee this (Friday) morning in Cass County. The accident happened at around 7:53-a.m. on 690th Street at the railroad crossing just south of White Pole Road, east of Wiota. Cass County Sheriff John Westering told KJAN News about the accident victims. (Ariel photos courtesy the Cass County Drone Team, and Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Quist)

Drone Team photo

Drone Team photo

Dep. Kyle Quist photo

Sheriff Westering says he believes their injuries didn’t look to be too serious. The accident happened when the driver of the SUV failed to stop at the railroad crossing lights as the vehicle was traveling northbound on 690th, approaching White Pole Road.

As of 9:45-a.m., the intersections of 690th and 700th Street at White Pole Road (Between Wiota and Anita) were still blocked while the accident remained under investigation. Agencies involved with the incident: Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Anita Fire Department, Wiota Fire Department, Cass EMS, Cass County EMA, Cass County Communications, Cass County Roads Department, and Railroad Crews.