Train hits dump truck in San Patricio County

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — A dump truck driver was hospitalized Monday morning after a train collided with the vehicle near Highway 77 in San Patricio County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

DPS said the crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on a private road near the Welder Wildlife area along the northbound side of U.S. Highway 77, south of Edwards Street.

Authorities said a train struck the dump truck at the crossing…

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