The
Isanti Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a
north bound BNSF train within the City. The incident occurred south of
Main St. approximately a 1000 feet.
BNSF
employees observed something laying between the rails and performed an
emergency stop procedure. The train did pass over the object between the
rails, which was a person. The person was identified as Chad Rolstad of
Isanti.
Officers
from Isanti Police Department initially responded and rendered medical care to
Mr. Rolstad along with Isanti Fire District. Medical helicopters were not
able to fly due to weather, the victim was transported by Allina Ambulance to
Mercy Hospital and is listed in critical condition.
Assisting
Isanti Police Department were Isanti Fire District, Minnesota State Patrol,
Isanti County Sheriff's Office, Allina Ambulance, BNSF Police Department, and
Cambridge Police Department.
1 comment:
Why on the tracks??
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