Semi Driver Injured After Crashing Into Train in Dense Fog Saturday Near Ayr, ND

AYR, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a crash between a semi hauling gravel and a train. It happened Saturday morning just northwest of Ayr.

The patrol says a 36-year-old man driving the semi was headed east on Cass County 4 and did not see the crossing arms.

Visibility was near-zero at the time due to dense fog.

The semi hit a railcar in the middle of the train and was dragged along for a short distance.

The man had minor injuries and was taken to a Fargo hospital.