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Severe Storm Topples Train In Millard County

By midutahradio.com · August 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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34 train cars were knocked over, windows were broken and trees were ripped from the ground as a severe storm ripped through Millard County near Lynndyl Aug. According to the National Weather Service, winds reached at least 70 to 90 mph, potentially 100 mph.

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