Car & Train Collide at Rail Crossing in Dodge County, Authorities Investigating

Kasson, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are investigating a car-train collision that occurred at a railroad crossing in Dodge County. 

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad spokesman Terry Cunha says the collision occurred around 6:30 Monday morning.

So far limited details are available.

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Car and Train Collide at Railroad Crossing Between Kasson and Dodge Center

The vehicle and locomotive collided at the Dodge County Rd. 9 railroad crossing, which is between Kasson and Dodge Center and on the northern edge of Hwy. 14. 

An image of the scene captured by traffic cameras showed law enforcement had County Rd. 9 blocked off on both sides of the tracks. 

A silver car can be seen in the ditch between the tracks and Hwy. 14. The railroad crossing is controlled by yield signs. 

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Cunha says the train was stopped “for a time” and moved out of the area Monday morning. 

It’s not yet known how many people were in the vehicle or if anyone was injured. The collision is under investigation, Cunha said.