BILLINGS, Mont. — Officials in northeastern Montana have released the name of the individual who was fatally struck by a passenger train.
Roosevelt County officials say 65-year-old Rocky Lee Norby of Sidney died on impact Friday.
The Amtrak train collided with Norby's tractor while he was crossing the tracks on US Highway 2 near Bainville.
The impact of the crash knockied some of the Amtrak cars off the tracks, but they remained upright.
A small fire broke out as a result of the crash. All 64 passengers aboard the train had injuries.
Three crew members and a passenger were treated for injuries at a local hospital.