Vehicle struck by train in Marion

The Marion Police Department said that a vehicle was struck by a train on the west side of Marion early Friday morning. At 6:53 a.m., officers responded to the CSX railroad crossing in the 900 block of West Center Street.

The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to Marion General Hospital and later taken to Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Police said the injuries to the driver appeared to be non-life threatening.

The crash caused the crossing to be closed until about 9:30 a.m.

This crash remains under investigation and police said that no drugs or alcohol is suspected.

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