Tanker Truck, Train Collision Causes Explosion; Kills 3, Injures 1 Near Medford, OK

August 29, 2008 1:44 p.m. EST


 
Linda Young - AHN Editor

Medford, OK (AHN) - A collision between a tanker truck and a train near Medford Friday morning killed at least three people, caused an explosion and left at least two of the train's engines burning.

One person was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter after the collision near a natural gas plant.

A Union Pacific train collided with a tanker truck that might have been carrying propane, according to reports.

The collision occurred at a crossing on U.S. Highway 81 near Medford.


 

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