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Rupert man dead after train crash

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   Authorities say a south-central Idaho man is dead after his truck was struck by a train in Rupert.

   The Minidoka County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Ismael Galaviz Victorio of Rupert died Friday after being hit by a train as he drove across tracks on 800 East Road.

   Authorities say the train crossing doesn't have descending gates.

   Police are investigating.