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A Northstar commuter train collided with a vehicle on Friday morning in Coon Rapids.

Metro Transit said it happened around 7:12 a.m. on 119th Avenue Northwest at Northdale Boulevard. Authorities said the vehicle was stopped on the tracks when it was hit. That crossing is equipped with warning lights and gates.

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The driver of the car was taken to a hospital. There was no immediate update on their condition, and no reports of any other injuries.

Northstar service in both directions was still suspended as of 11:15 a.m. Friday and replaced with buses as authorities investigated the crash. Metro Transit police and the State Patrol are handling the investigation.

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Metro Transit said it happened just after 7 a.m. on 119th Avenue Northwest at Northdale Boulevard. Authorities said the vehicle was stopped on the tracks when it was hit.

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Northstar commuter train hits vehicle at crossing in Coon Rapids

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