(RENO COUNTY, Kan) —
Authorities say 30-year-old Samuel Gress was driving north in the area just before 9:00, but didn't see the train stopped on the tracks. The train then started moving, dragging the truck with Gress inside along.
Authorities say Gress was able to escape through the back window of his truck, then walked to a nearby residence where he made contact with the homeowner and collapsed. Gress was taken to the hospital.
The train continued eastbound until notified that sparks were seen coming from one of the cars. Deputies found the train nearly five miles east of the accident location, and the truck was still stuck to the train.
Burrton Fire and members from BNSF inspected the train car and were on scene until a BNSF crew safely removed the vehicle from the train.
There were several other pieces of railroad equipment along the tracks that were damaged from the vehicle being dragged along the side of the tracks.
The crash is still being investigated and charges are possible.
Authorities say Gress was able to escape through the back window of his truck, then walked to a nearby residence where he made contact with the homeowner and collapsed. Gress was taken to the hospital.
The train continued eastbound until notified that sparks were seen coming from one of the cars. Deputies found the train nearly five miles east of the accident location, and the truck was still stuck to the train.
Burrton Fire and members from BNSF inspected the train car and were on scene until a BNSF crew safely removed the vehicle from the train.
There were several other pieces of railroad equipment along the tracks that were damaged from the vehicle being dragged along the side of the tracks.
The crash is still being investigated and charges are possible.
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