Iowa Highway 21 in Poweshiek County set to reopen after fatal train crash

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Iowa
Iowa Highway 21
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Incident type
Transit, Crash

Summary

Bus Crash Iowa Today in Iowa: A train collided with a semitruck on Iowa Highway 21 in Poweshiek County, killing 14‐year‐old Robert Orton and derailing more than 20 rail cars. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to reopen the highway by June 15 after repairs are completed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert Orton Passenger Fatal
Michael Orton Driver Injured

Original reporting

Iowa Highway 21 in Poweshiek County set to reopen after fatal train crash

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