Trapped by Tracks After Train Crash | Des Moines News

A train derailment in Jasper County turned a routine car crash into a nightmare for residents cut off from home—when a pickup truck slammed into a stopped car, sending it onto the tracks just as a train barreled through. The car’s driver escaped unharmed but was hospitalized, while the truck driver faces charges for failing to stop safely. But the real crisis? For folks north of the tracks, this wasn’t just an accident—it was a lifeline severed. Their only other route, a bridge over the North Skunk River, was destroyed last year and costs millions to rebuild. Now, with no backup access, families missed work, missed appointments, and feared being trapped during emergencies. Officials say they can call the railroad to clear tracks in emergencies and even deploy air ambulances—but without funding, building a new route remains out of reach. This incident has reignited the community’s desperate plea for help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/954d08f8d50d9d0f