A Montana Rail Link train hit a semi-truck that had been stuck on the tracks in Frenchtown on Dec. 27. No injuries were reported. (Photo courtesy of Mel Holtz)
January 2, 2018
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January 2, 2018 3:50 p.m.
Train collides with semi; no injuries reported
A Montana Rail Link train loaded with coal collided with a semi-truck and trailer on Dec. 27 at Frenchtown. The unidentified driver was trying to get his truck unstuck from the tracks when the train approached at about 45 mph. He was able to escape the vehicle without injury. The area was snowpacked at the time.