In Frostproof, Florida, two people lost their lives when a minivan and a CSX train collided in Polk County. The accident happened early this morning around 3 a.m. on Highway 98 West. This is on Western Avenue close to Highway 27.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the scene to investigate and reroute traffic, as the roadway was shut down for quite some time. Highway 98 was closed for several hours as they cleaned up and the investigation continued.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Brian Buchey called the incident an ‘unfortunate situation.’ He told reporters that they were working on collecting evidence on scene and seeing if there were any witnesses who might have seen the accident take place.
The two people inside the minivan died at the scene of the accident. At this time, it is not known if there were any other injuries.
Across the country, about 3,000 train accidents occur, easily leading to serious injuries and taking the lives of others. To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. We understand these accidents can have tragic and immediate consequences for those you love. Call us today at Rubenstein Law.
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