Deadly wreck of train 775.         
On 8-10-78 a straight truck loaded with cattle going to slaughter failed to yield for the westbound at Cty Rd 17 west of Hills. The truck hit the side of the engine right at the lead truck and derailed it and the first two cars. The train was traveling at 35 mph, the truck at 55. Both occupants of the truck were killed along with several cattle. Two of the crew members in 8087 were injured. The accident happened at 7:15 in the morning.
Date: 8/10/1978 Location: Hills, MN Views: 660 Collection Of:   Matt Demuth
Locomotives: IC 8087(GP10)    Author:  Matt Demuth
Deadly wreck of train 775.
Picture Categories: Wreck This picture is part of album:  ICG Sioux Falls District - Late 1970's
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