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Belle River driver charged after crash involving train

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Melanie Kentner

Updated: January 28, 2026 at 7:23PM EST

Published: January 28, 2026 at 10:45AM EST

A 23-year-old driver is facing charges after a crash involving a train Wednesday.

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