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Man in critical condition after vehicle struck by train

Police: Man drive around the railroad gate
Man in critical condition after vehicle struck by train
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FRANKSVILLE -- A Mount Pleasant man is in critical condition after being hit by a train and ejected from his vehicle Saturday night.

The collision happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. at the tracks near County Highway K and County Highway H in Franksville.

Initial investigation shows that the man drove his vehicle around the railroad crossing gates and was struck by an oncoming Amtrak train.

The 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital via helicopter.

Further investigation is still pending.