Train strikes car in Monroe

Injuries were not life-threatening, authorities say

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MONROE, Mich. – Police and fire officials responded Thursday to a collision between a train and an automobile in Monroe. 

According to police, a car driving southbound on Dixie Highway had turned left onto eastbound Elm Avenue crossing the train tracks where a northbound train struck the vehicle broadside.

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The driver of the car had disregarded the activated railroad crossing gate and signals when making the turn, police said.

The driver and occupant of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Promedica Toledo Hospital.

No one else was injured in the collision.


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