Sheriff’s department officials in Isanti County, Minnesota, were called when a train struck a privately owned dump truck Monday morning. The driver of the truck, who had stopped at the track crossing before proceeding, was in serious condition at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, according to police. The crash remains under investigation by the Isanti County Sheriff’s Department.
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAST FACT: The United States Department of Transportation estimates that over 500,000 truck accidents occur every year.
(Photo credit: Greg Hunt / Isanti County News)