Sources say that a train wreck just south of Plummer MN left Dale J. Buzzell the 65-year old driver of a semitrailer dead. The accident occurred on US-59 where a semitrailer was struck by a train killing Buzzell who was from Isanti MN. Authorities declined to release the drivers name.

Scene of the Accident

According to reports oil from the tanker leaked into the surrounding area causing a precautionary evacuation by local authorities. During the wreck one of the train cars allegedly derailed but no other injuries were reported.