Overview
- An Amtrak train hit a passenger vehicle that stalled on the railroad tracks on East Sixth Street in Randall at about 2:30 a.m. early Saturday.
- The 62-year-old driver, identified by one outlet as James Pogreba of Cushing, escaped the car before impact but was struck by flying debris and was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital with undetermined injuries.
- The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office opened an active investigation and has not released a cause for the vehicle stall.
- Officials’ initial press release did not say whether the Amtrak train was damaged or whether any passengers or crew were injured, and media outlets have contacted Amtrak for more information.
- Rail crossing collisions pose acute risks when vehicles stall and authorities say they will release further details as the sheriff’s office and Amtrak complete their inquiries, which could affect local schedules and safety reviews.