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1 injured after train hits snowmobile in Michigan

January 15, 2024 / 11:16 AM EST / CBS Detroit

CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Jan. 15, 2024

(CBS DETROIT) - One person was injured after a train hit a snowmobile in Michigan over the weekend.

At about 8:36 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, the Richfield Township Department of Public Safety was called to the scene of the accident.

Police say the rider was off the snowmobile helping with a machine stuck on the tracks when the incident happened.

One person was taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries and was listed in stable condition.

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Sara Powers

Sara Powers is a digital producer for CBS Detroit. A Detroit native, Sara has been covering local topics such as breaking news, politics and entertainment for CBS Detroit since 2021.