Five Injured in Train Collision

Authorities say five people suffered injuries after the vehicle they were in ran into a train in Butler County.

October 22, 2019Updated: October 22, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

DAVID CITY - Authorities say five people suffered injuries after the vehicle they were in ran into a train in Butler County.

According to a news release, Butler County Sheriff Tom Dion says deputies responded around 7 a.m. to the crash on Highway 92 north of Garrison.

The driver of the vehicle and four passengers were injured.

All five occupants were originally taken to the Butler County Health Care Center, and three were later transported to Bryan Medical Center West.

An investigation shows the vehicle was traveling westbound when it ran into the northbound train.

The names of the victims or extent of the injuries are not being released at this time.

The crash is still under investigation.