Train Broadsides Blue Earth County Dump Truck
A chain of three Union Pacific Railroad engines broadsided a Blue Earth County dump truck just east of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report. At least one person was killed.
According to the report, the Blue Earth County Highway Department dump truck was southbound on County Road 112 when it was struck broadside by the eastbound chain of Union Pacific Railroad engines. No information was released regarding the cause of the accident.
The Minnesota State Patrol has not yet released the names of the driver and passenger in the dump truck or if both or one of them was killed. The accident was reported as fatal.
Was the Accident Caused by a Defective or Inadequate Warning System?
Our law firm represents families in wrongful death actions, and we are also public safety advocates. Train accidents can be caused by defective warning systems. In these cases, the manufacturer of the defective parts should be held accountable. Also, it is important to have an expert investigate the crash site to determine if the safety measures in place were adequate.
Contact Pritzker Olsen law firm for a free consultation. We have the resources to fully investigate an accident and to hire the best experts for the job. We do not get paid unless you win.
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