One hospitalized after vehicle-train collision in northern Polk County
Updated Oct. 13, 2026, 6:21 p.m. CT
A collision involving a vehicle and a train left one person hospitalized in northern Polk County Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred just after 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Northeast 102nd Avenue, east of Ankeny and south of Elkhart. Emergency responders transported the injured individual to a local hospital; their condition remains undisclosed.
The sheriff's office reported that the train was traveling westbound at the time of the accident. Authorities have not specified the number of vehicles involved or the extent of any damage.
Emergency services, including deputies and medical personnel, responded promptly to the scene. Lane closures were implemented on Northeast 102nd Avenue while the investigation is ongoing.
No additional details regarding the cause of the collision have been released. The investigation is being conducted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.