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Amtrak train hits vehicle in Polk County, 3 escape with minor injuries: PCSO

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POLK COUNTY, Fla — Three people were injured after an Amtrak train crash in Polk County on Tuesday.

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Canal Avenue North and U.S. Highway 92 in Polk County at 5:12 p.m.

PCSO said a witness saw a Cadillac Escalade on the tracks at the train approach. Four people were in the vehicle and three people suffered minor injuries, according to PCSO.

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No injuries reported to anyone on the train, according to officials.

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