Knoxville, IL – A truck and train collided at a rural crossing in Knox County on Monday afternoon, leaving one person with minor injuries.
According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:41 p.m. to the area of 825e / Mine Road in Knoxville after receiving reports of the crash. Investigators said the truck experienced mechanical issues before striking the train at the crossing.
The sheriff’s office reported that the truck’s driver was not injured. A passenger inside the truck sustained minor injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel at the scene. No train crew members were reported injured.
Emergency crews responded quickly and assisted with medical care and traffic control. Officials confirmed no additional injuries occurred during the collision.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the crash. Sheriff Jack Harlan reminded drivers to perform regular safety checks on their vehicles, noting that mechanical failures can lead to serious accidents.
Authorities have not released further details on the extent of damage to either the truck or the train.
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