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Train crashes into tractor in Union County

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COBDEN, IL (KFVS) -

Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious wreck involving a train and a farm tractor.

The wreck happened just before 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon on Cobden School Road.

According to the Union County Sheriff's Department a train crashed into the tractor and the driver of the tractor has been hurt.

Right now it's not clear how serious the driver's injuries are.

Heartland News is following this story and we'll update you on-air and online as soon as we get more information.

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