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The Montana Rail Link engine did not sustain damage after hitting a stalled truck on the tracks near Alberton. (Photo courtesy of the Frenchtown Fire Department)
July 11, 2017
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July 11, 2017 2:35 p.m.
Occupants escape after truck stalls on tracks
Kyle Balm, 23, knew he was in trouble when he heard a train whistle blow on July 3. His 1981 red Ford truck had stalled on the tracks near the Natural Pier Bridge outside of Alberton.