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 #1544378  by John_Perkowski
 
1 person dead after collision between Amtrak train and tractor

One entire consist out of action for a while, the consist went on the ground.

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The Emergency Planning Committee in Roosevelt County said in a news release that it happened on Friday morning on Highway 2 at mile marker 653, at a crossing with no crossing arms.

The Montana Highway Patrol was notified of the collision at 10:49 a.m.

The man operating the sprayer died, according to officials. His name has not yet been released.

The Amtrak train has 10 cars derailed with numerous injuries reported; the injured passengers have been taken to Culbertson High School for triage.