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3 injured in vehicle hit by Amtrak train

TENINO, Wash. — An Amtrak train struck a pickup Saturday afternoon, injuring three of four people inside the truck, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The collision happened near Tenino, where a pickup stopped on the tracks and was hit by the train, according to troopers.

The three people were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It is unknown at this time why the pickup stopped on the tracks.

According to Washington State Patrol, the train struck the frontal portion of the vehicle.